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#2
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I was looking at a Burris also. I read several reviews, went to the local shop and done some side by side compairisons. The scopes looked fine but not as good as the Nikon Monarch or Leupold VX-III (in MY opinion). Given the customer service horror stories I have read oll over the net and heard 1st hand from a local dealer, I decided to pass on the Burris. I'm still looking at the Nikon Monarch & VX-III for my A-Bolt Stainless Stalker .270WSM
#3
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Burris, Leupold, and Nikon are all about on the same playing field in my book. I just got a VX-III, and it does exceptionally well in low light conditions. It also has great eye relief. I've also got a Nikon Buckmaster. It is a very good scope for the price. I can notice a little difference between it and a Monarch and VX-III, but not much. I've never used a Burris, mainly because Nikons and Leupolds are a lot easier to come by around here.
#4
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: A shack in Arkansas
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I have a Burris 3x9x50 fullfield II with ballistiplex. I got it at a REAL good deal but if i was looking at buying one for retail price i would go with a leupold 3x9x50 vxII. it is a far superior scope . i have two vari x II in this mag and love them.
I have a signature series burris also and am not impressed with it either. they just don't draw the light as well as leupold. from my experience of course .
I have a signature series burris also and am not impressed with it either. they just don't draw the light as well as leupold. from my experience of course .
#5
Join Date: May 2004
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The upside to the Burris is when you start shooting the big magnum rifles. They have solid one peice aluminum tubes and are just a tougher scope for rifles with heavy recoil. I do agree that their clarity is not as good as the Leupold or Zeiss Conquest but if you shoot a rifle with heavy recoil, Burris really is a better choice.