Anyone have one of these systems or have had first hand use of one?
Looking to see what the pros/cons are?
http://www.barrett.net/optics/bors
Looking to see what the pros/cons are?
http://www.barrett.net/optics/bors
Rifle Scopes Barrett BORS?
- Thread starter mdslammer
- Start date
Re: Barrett BORS?
Had one. Sold it as I didn't think it was worth the premium. Also, it got close for a first-round guesstimate, but I get much more accurate solutions using a Bluetooth Kestrel and an Android phone. An interesting toy, and kudos to Barrett for giving it a try, but it ended up not being my glass of bourbon.
Had one. Sold it as I didn't think it was worth the premium. Also, it got close for a first-round guesstimate, but I get much more accurate solutions using a Bluetooth Kestrel and an Android phone. An interesting toy, and kudos to Barrett for giving it a try, but it ended up not being my glass of bourbon.
Re: Barrett BORS?
Good to know and thanks for your reply. I think the fact that
the BORS system does not calcuate wind is definetly a deterrant.
I use the Kestrel 4500 along with my Swaro ranger finder and
fair pretty well for accurate hits at long distance.
Good to know and thanks for your reply. I think the fact that
the BORS system does not calcuate wind is definetly a deterrant.
I use the Kestrel 4500 along with my Swaro ranger finder and
fair pretty well for accurate hits at long distance.
Re: Barrett BORS?
If you're going for the "wow" factor or the tacticool look as some call it, go with the BORS. If you're going for practicality just get yourself a simple ballistic calculator or one of the shooter apps for your phone. Not only do they work just as well if not better but you'll save yourself a ton of money.
If you're going for the "wow" factor or the tacticool look as some call it, go with the BORS. If you're going for practicality just get yourself a simple ballistic calculator or one of the shooter apps for your phone. Not only do they work just as well if not better but you'll save yourself a ton of money.
Re: Barrett BORS?
I,m sorry I do not agree with the above statements I have been using on for two years and I really have learned to see it as a fast and effective tool for the rifle you are using it on. Now there is a learning curve to it and you have to spend time with it. Why others do like the hand held ballistic computers and the I phone apps is they are easy and you can have 100 different rifles in them that is true no question. But the BORS on top of the M82A1 is a package of sorts once setup it is there, to work with you and the gun as one unit. Is it a absolute need? NO. Good fundamentals will never be replaced by fancy stuff we screw to the tops of our gear but it is a helpful tool to me making faster shots. The other thing is if you are on a limited budget this item is probably not for you, as you can only use it with one weapon. The one problem I have ran into with the Iphone app is do you know how embarrassing it is to at a shoot and forget to turn off incoming calls and be ranging a shot a get a call from your mom
I,m sorry I do not agree with the above statements I have been using on for two years and I really have learned to see it as a fast and effective tool for the rifle you are using it on. Now there is a learning curve to it and you have to spend time with it. Why others do like the hand held ballistic computers and the I phone apps is they are easy and you can have 100 different rifles in them that is true no question. But the BORS on top of the M82A1 is a package of sorts once setup it is there, to work with you and the gun as one unit. Is it a absolute need? NO. Good fundamentals will never be replaced by fancy stuff we screw to the tops of our gear but it is a helpful tool to me making faster shots. The other thing is if you are on a limited budget this item is probably not for you, as you can only use it with one weapon. The one problem I have ran into with the Iphone app is do you know how embarrassing it is to at a shoot and forget to turn off incoming calls and be ranging a shot a get a call from your mom
Similar threads
