Why is burris not recommended more in these posts.I own 3 of them and love them all way more than the vortex's that I have owned.
Looking for a new scope $1000 or under
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greenejc
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I've owned one, a fixed 6 power. It was a good scope. None of the 'usual' scopes get much mention here. I don't know why. The leupold scopes are the Army's contracted standard sniper scope. The Unertl scopes don't come up much, Shepherd and the other scopes built by Salvo don't get represented (Although I own seven of the Shepherd DRS scopes and they work really well.
rsbhunter
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I think that like everything else, scopes go in fads....latest is the prs shoots... they dictate a certain set of features.....unless your going to be dialing yardarges a lot, shoot past 600 yards a lot, or need 60 power magnification, any of the "normal" scopes will do everything you need, and what you want it to....I still suggest getting a custom elevation dial or label you can put on. The one time you need 650, or 715 yd shot, at least it's there...rsbhunter
PowellSixO
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The Burris XTR II line of scopes is extremely underrated. While it does not have the best glass out there, you have a rock solid scope that tracks better than some scopes twice its cost, and is super durable. Turrets are great too. My brother and I went to the Frank Church Wilderness for 8 days. I brought two Identical rifles more or less (both sporting X-Caliber barrels, HS Precision stocks, and other upgrades. One 7mm Rem Mag with a Burris XTR II 5-25, and one 7 SAUM with a Gen 2 PST 5-25. Both scopes survived a road trip from Arizona to Idaho and back. Both took a plane in and out of the wilderness area. Both traveled 60+ miles through snow, rain, and hail in the Frank Church. When we got back I put both through their paces, and the Burris was still exactly zeroed. Not even off by a half inch at 200. The Gen 2 PST was still close, but it was off by almost 3" at 200. While I like the glass better on the PST, I personally believe the Burris is a tougher scope. If you wait long enough, you can pick one up for a great price too.
Hondo64d
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I've had several of the Bushnell LRHS/LRTS scopes and for what you are describing, they would be my number 1 pick. They track well, retain zero and glass is way above their price point. Their feature set is very functional and well thought out. In the LRTS, get the illuminated reticle. It is more visible than the non illuminated version, even if you don't have the illum turned on. The illumination is perfectly executed though. Daylight visible on its highest setting and barely visible at night on its lowest setting.
At this price, it's really not worth considering anything else.
John
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DartonJager
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May I humbly suggest this for your consideration.
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Jessedingo
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I have also been looking at the Magnus. In your opinion, would I be better off with the 42mm or 50mm objective? I would be using it for deer hunting under 500 yards.
Vortex hst 6-24. Solid clicks, repeatable, good glass and have $400 extra for ammo
greenejc
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Check out the Shepherd/Salvo line of scopes. I have 7 of them now, in the dual reticule model, in 3X10 and 6X18 power, and they work just like Shepherd says they do.
They are great scopes! It is a personal choice. I have been trending to the 42's from the 50 and 56 styles. I don't see much difference in the scope performance between the two and I like the smaller lighter(less drag) scopes myself.
Jessedingo
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So before I pull the trigger on a Leica, the other scope I was looking at was the Schmidt and bender Klassic, 3-12x50. It's $999 at euro optics. The Leica is a 1.5-10x42 for $899. Would you still go with the leica over the S&b?
John Polk
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Both Smith and Bender and Leica are outstanding. I have the SB 2.5 - 10 and the 1.5 - 6 and the Leica 2.4 - 16. Both brands are made with Schott HT glass - the world's best. This decision should be determined on where you predominantly hunt. If you hunt in shorter ranges then the Leica is best. If you hunt at longer ranges then the Schmidt and Bender would be best. I'm not sure what the Leica 2.4 by 16 is selling for, but it might cover both circumstances for you very well. You are going to get an outstanding scope from either manufacturer you choose.
Jessedingo
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How are the reticles on your Leica and s&b? The ones I'm looking at are both Plex style. I'm just wondering if they are too fine?
