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ThuNpeR
Optics GrassHopper Joined: March/02/2015 Location: WA Status: Offline Points: 4 |
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Posted: March/02/2015 at 19:58 |
I am trying to decide on a scope for a R700 AAC SD .308. Main use will be hunting out to 500 yds and some target shooting just to improve my ability i am just wondering if anyone has any experience (good or bad) with the Burris XTR II line. Thinking either 2X-10X or 3X-15X any input is greatly appreciated. Thanks
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Str8shotTx
Optics GrassHopper Joined: May/25/2015 Location: Houston Status: Offline Points: 2 |
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Running the Burris XTRII 5-25x50 SCR-MOA. Just got it but it tracks perfect, has great glass in low light. Tues I will be holding it next to a Vortex Gen II Razor. I don't expect it to have the clarity the razor does but we shall see. Granted it's over twice the price the Burris is.
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pdubuiss
Optics GrassHopper Joined: May/09/2016 Status: Offline Points: 1 |
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Looking for follow-up, please, on your comparison of the Burris and Vortex scopes.
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Str8shotTx
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After having the Burris XTR2 SCR-MOA for a year now and having fired through many different optics I can offer this. I can tell you that next to the Gen 1 and Viper PST the XTR2 beats them hands down IMHO. Next to the Gen 2 is a slightly different story. Pros to the Gen 2: GREAT GLASS CLARITY, love the color of the tube, Name, slightly more elevation adjustment. Pros to the Burris XTR2: Less then half the cost of the Gen 2, significantly less weight, I personally like the reticle better, slightly more windage adjustment. So what is better? Well the Glass clarity is almost a push but the Gen 2 edges out. For what I do the Burris is very good at seeing out to 1200ish yards without problem in a variety of light level conditions. That being said I would have a hard time justifying to myself and my family getting the Vortex. That does not mean that if I had deeper pockets I wouldn't get it but honestly the Burris is a top tier optic and a budget price for what great glass goes for. Just go price a TT or S&B etc. I don't think any top level shooter would suffer from using it over the Gen 2. You may also be interested to know that I am getting a PST for my Long Range AR -15 build I completed. Mainly because of the weight difference between the Burris and the Viper PST and the PST is a good compromise. Again use the right tool for your mission and you can't go wrong.
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Ernie Bishop
Optics Professional Joined: January/26/2010 Location: Gillette, WY Status: Offline Points: 765 |
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I would choose the 3-15.
I have three XTR-II's, and I like them |
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Ernie
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supertool73
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I have a 2-10x xtr2. It is a dandy scope imo. Good adjustments, and good glass.
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