Burris
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There's an extremely wide range of quality in optics these days. Walk around a gun show and you can find dozens of odd brands. Look through them and usually you can tell the level of quality that keeps them odd.
Burris is an OK brand, and better than most of those gun-show specials. I've never heard anyone complain about one.
The optics are always a bad place to save money. That scope that bring in a little more light or focuses more clearly can make the difference on whether or not you put meat in the freezer.
Burris is an OK brand, and better than most of those gun-show specials. I've never heard anyone complain about one.
The optics are always a bad place to save money. That scope that bring in a little more light or focuses more clearly can make the difference on whether or not you put meat in the freezer.
Blind Sniper
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General that I've seen is that they're good quality at (normally) fair prices. Got a set of their Signature "Zee" rings for my one .22 rifle, and they're rock-solid. I especially like the torx-head screws they use, and the fact that they include a wrench to tighten them down. I'll definitely be looking at them for my next build, and won't hesitate to recommend them.
ETA: Don't have any first-hand experience with Burris optics, though from what I've heard and seen they're decent quality.
ETA: Don't have any first-hand experience with Burris optics, though from what I've heard and seen they're decent quality.
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Decent in general.
I don't like the fact that their tactical scopes have the focus ring as one piece with the whole ocular housing. Simply put if you have a flip up scope cover on it the whole cover turns with the power adjustment. Their reticle bars are a little thick for serious long range work also. They may have changed these features also as it has been a while.
I don't like the fact that their tactical scopes have the focus ring as one piece with the whole ocular housing. Simply put if you have a flip up scope cover on it the whole cover turns with the power adjustment. Their reticle bars are a little thick for serious long range work also. They may have changed these features also as it has been a while.
What size scope are you looking for?
I ask because I am leaning toward a higher end Vortex for one of my rifles. I picked up one of their cheaper models to try out and have been impressed with it for the price. Good thin reticle bars and clear optics with a great warranty. You may want to give them a look also.
I have a Burris I put on my 7mm mag over 20 years ago - have NEVER regretted it.
I would rank Burris over Bushnell... for scopes under $500 I would say Leupold, Burris, Nikon, and then everything else
Yep. Ever since Burris split from Redfield and put out the fullfield in the 70's, they have been making quality optics at reasonable prices.I would rank Burris over Bushnell... for scopes under $500 I would say Leupold, Burris, Nikon, and then everything else
You should not rule out the Weaver Grand Slam series either. Very impressive for the money.
then what do we think of Redfield against Burris
Depends on the model... Redfield is made by Leupold these day's and is their economy brand. A $200 Redfield and a $200 Burris are going to be pretty close in quality. Goto Cabelas and look through a bunch.
