912dawg Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 I've been looking at scopes for my current .308 build. 18" barrel for a combination of hog exterminating and target shooting. Found this scope the other day, but I've never owned or used a Burris. Model 200463. I can get it through work for $435. Does anyone have any experience with this model? I've read other posts mentioning some Burris products now using Steiner components. Is this only true on certain models, or is it across the board? As always, thank you for your input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
survivalshop Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 (edited) I like Burris scopes, I have several & will be waiting for your review on this one . <thumbsup> Edited February 26, 2015 by survivalshop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLKSHEEP Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 I've never owned a Burris but they have a good reputation for that price range, looking at the specs it looks good & has a good warranty. Here's some others in that price range to compare it to. Personally I'd probably choose the Burris out of these 4 choices. http://swfa.com/Vortex-4-16x44-Viper-HS-30mm-Rifle-Scope-P48286.aspx http://swfa.com/Nikon-4-16x42-M-308-Riflescope-P76445.aspx http://swfa.com/Weaver-3-15x42-Super-Slam-Rifle-Scope-P40562.aspx Now if you can get up to the $700-$800 range then > http://swfa.com/SWFA-SS-3-15x42-Tactical-Rifle-Scope-P62238.aspx or http://swfa.com/Vortex-4-16x50-Viper-PST-30mm-Rifle-Scope-P44566.aspx or http://swfa.com/Weaver-3-15x50-Tactical-30mm-Rifle-Scope-P55482.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slugger43 Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 I'm building kind of a general purpose 308, also considering scopes, and I've been very much attracted to the same Burris you are looking at. I'll be waiting for your review on this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebra644 Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 (edited) I like Burris they make a solid scope, I prefer the XTR2 series in the higher magnification ranges beginning with the 3-15 as they are similar in design to the older Steiner's. If your going the 1-4 route the MTAC or Vortex PST are pretty much neck and neck. Edited February 26, 2015 by Zebra644 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
912dawg Posted February 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 (edited) Thanks for all the input guys. Since I posted this last night, I've started second guessing myself. One of the purposes for this build is to pick-off hogs. I'm thinking I need a lower low-power magnification. I know these are almost double the price, but I'm kinda likin' the Burris XTRII's in 3-15x50. There are 3 models I' looking at: 201030,201031,201032. Upgrades over the MTAC include a larger(34mm instead of 30mm) tube, larger(50mm instead of 42mm) objective, illuminated reticle, 5x magnification with 3x low setting instead of 4.5x. I'm sure there are more I'm overlooking but these stood out to me at first glance. Zebra, thanks for bringing this one to my attention. Do you have any recommendations between the 3 models? ps- while I appreciated the scope that cost roughly twice as much, my wallet and wife probably wont! Edited February 26, 2015 by 912dawg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
912dawg Posted February 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 Blksheep, thanks for the recommendations man. I haven't had time to look them up yet, but I think I might like the weaver for the same reasons as the XTRII. I really think I'd be mad at myself if I didn't buy one with the 3x low-end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebra644 Posted February 28, 2015 Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 (edited) Sorry about that the old saying goes that the scope should cost 2 X The Cost of The Gun. I am running a Steiner Military Grade 3-12 x 50 so it almost cost as much as the AR-10 Super SASS it's on. I'd run the G2B-Mil-dot and go with a mil.knob that way you don't have to do the math in your head for hold over such as the conversion formula. The mil dot ret will match the adjustment or vice versa. These are good scopes for the money until you start hitting Night Force and Steiner ect. I don't know how short of a distance or long you will be shooting. The 34mm scope is going to add a little bit of weight and that 3-15 will get you what you need. Remember when it comes to scopes, buy once cry once. If you have questions about how much of the Steiner influence went into Burris give them a call those guys a call, they will will talk to you. The reps are very knowledgeable about their product and can answer your questions. If you wonder what a 34 mm tube looks like on a .308 I'll be glad to show you a pic. BLKSHEEP posted this in another thread, this is the exact model I have and love it. I also bought this through Ero-Optic http://www.eurooptic.com/steiner-3x-12x-50mm-g2-mil-dot-rifle-scope.aspx Edited March 1, 2015 by Zebra644 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLKSHEEP Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 ^^^If I had the $$$ I'd be all over that!! :drool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
912dawg Posted March 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 As of right now, I don't have the money for any of the scopes mentioned in this thread, but I think I will start saving for the XTRII. Thanks for everyone's input. I'm still open to any advice on the matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 How far out are these hogs going to be? What's the max distance that you'll engage a hog at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
912dawg Posted March 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 The average range is usually 50-200yds. I know the XTRII I decided on is overkill for this, but I also want to use this rifle for some target shooting. Ideally I would build two separate rifles to match each use. Funds won't allow for this right now, so this build has to be a combo gun. I like the combination of the 3x, 50mm objective, and 34mm tube since dusk is the usual time I see them. I like the 15x and "tactical" style exposed turrets for the target shooting aspect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.308 Lover Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 Burris makes fine scopes. And if you have never tried Burris rings, they are tops. Their Signature Rings have plastic inserts in them so your scope won't get scratched. Plus, the plastic inserts come in various offsets so if your scope isn't true with your bore when it is mounted, you can true everything up by using combinations of their inserts. If you scope needs a lot of windage adjustment to zero at 100 yards, it won't be true at longer ranges. The Signature rings will take care of that. The price is very reasonable. The Signature "Z" rings are for Weaver-type bases Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRenegadeMarine Posted July 17, 2015 Report Share Posted July 17, 2015 My only gripe about the MTAC series is the goofy reticle, but that's just me because Im used to either a standard crosshair or a mildot crosshair. YMMV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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