Rifle Scopes Burris XTR 1-4X review and first thoughts

[Strangedays]

I just picked up the Burris XTR 1-4x and all I can say is wow. For the money this scope is great. Daytime visible illumination and the reticle is perfect for 3-gun.
I was hitting steel out to 800 yards with the BDC. Glass is clear as any higher end scopes I have looked through (not the S&B shortdot but again not the same cost)
The illumination knob is nice being able to shut off between settings. The adjustable zero setting on the knobs is great. Audible clicks and easy to use your fingers but have covers so you won't have your settings getting knocked off when going in and out of barrels. I added a MGM switchview on it and quick 1-4x changes.
Plus one of the greatest things about it is the true 1x. Works like a red dot scope when you want it to and a quick change for the farther off shots.
I tested the scopes tracking and it stayed true every time. Shock tested and held zero. The biggest issue I have found with the scope is the bell of the scope moves with the magnification change, which is great in some cases but sucks if you run Butler Creek covers. I tested it up to my Aimpoint M4 on 1x and kept up on my time with the aimpoint only placing a half second longer with the XTR. I did get the XTR package with the mount and Burris Fastfire II which works great for quick for engaging targets from 5-15 yards. I would like to mount it slightly to the side but after some practice I got the hang of this setup quick. It was also nice that the scope came with a scope cover and lense covers. If anyone has any questions let me know.

http://www.burrisoptics.com/xtrtactical1.html

 

[Dantrom]

Re: Burris XTR 1-4X review and first thoughts

I was considering one of these and their 1.5-5 with the 308 BDC. Thanks for the review I was never able to find much user feed back so I went with the razor 1-4. Have you been able to compare with a razor side-by-side?

 

[Strangedays]

Re: Burris XTR 1-4X review and first thoughts

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dantrom</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I was considering one of these and their 1.5-5 with the 308 BDC. Thanks for the review I was never able to find much user feed back so I went with the razor 1-4. Have you been able to compare with a razor side-by-side? </div></div>
Yes I have used the razor on three comps. I like the razor, better knobs and nice and stiff so they don't change easy. (Why don't they have a turret lock on scopes?) I like covered knobs for comp so there is no way to change zero and not know. The glass is equal. I like SFP on 1-4x more than the FFP. I like that the Burris is made in the USA. The vortex line has some serious features that will please many people out there and I think we will see them grow into one of the top scopes in their prices. With that said I am glad Burris made a great scope here.

 

[Dantrom]

Re: Burris XTR 1-4X review and first thoughts

Have any pics?

 

[Strangedays]

Re: Burris XTR 1-4X review and first thoughts

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dantrom</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Have any pics? </div></div>
added some pictures, I will get some more of the reticle on my next range trip. I used the illumination on a sunny day in the snow and the reticle was visible. Something I have had many scopes not be able to do but again you should only need it in low light but again I keep it on at the matches to catch the eye faster. Better to have and not need, right.

 

[Dantrom]

Re: Burris XTR 1-4X review and first thoughts

that looks like a pretty nice setup! thanks for the pics cant wait for the range pics!

 

[Dantrom]

Re: Burris XTR 1-4X review and first thoughts

How are you liking the fastfire?

 

[Strangedays]

Re: Burris XTR 1-4X review and first thoughts

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dantrom</div><div class="ubbcode-body">How are you liking the fastfire? </div></div>
I'ts nice but it places me in the open at the matches so I have to keep it covered. I like the offset mounts more than on the scope mount like this but again it works after some time and practice, just like everything. I like the new fastfire compared to the old setup. This one has a self adjusting dot that changes with the brightness of the surrounding light.

 

[exhogflyer]

Re: Burris XTR 1-4X review and first thoughts

I have one on a 'recce" style AR that I put together but have yet to shoot a comp with.I agree with everything you said about it I just wish the turrets were a little taller.It's kinda hard for these big finners to make an adjustment without fumbling around like an ass.Course once they're set you're finished unless you change ammo....
Just saying

 

[spiaailtli]

Re: Burris XTR 1-4X review and first thoughts

FWIW burris is the only USA manufactured scope that totally failed the Euro test. Glass coatings caused light shift in the center and the seals broke letting water in. In the end the scope could even finnish the rest of the test.

 

[bmarc69]

Re: Burris XTR 1-4X review and first thoughts

I've been running one on my match rifle for over a year now with absolutely no issues. The reticle works great.

 

[Zebra644]

Re: Burris XTR 1-4X review and first thoughts

I am running the 4-16 Burris on my DPMS LR-308 and no a problem one. The one nice thing about it is that it comes with two sets of dials you can change the windage and elevation dials them selves.

 

[Strangedays]

Re: Burris XTR 1-4X review and first thoughts

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: spiaailtli</div><div class="ubbcode-body">FWIW burris is the only USA manufactured scope that totally failed the Euro test. Glass coatings caused light shift in the center and the seals broke letting water in. In the end the scope could even finnish the rest of the test. </div></div>
Where is a link to what you said? I like how the guy with three posts comes on here and doesn't offer any proof to back up what he has said. I know lots of guys running this same scope without a single issue. I searched and came up dry. I would rather go by what people in the field are saying than what some company says after all Counter Sniper Scopes made it to the cover of some main gun magazines and yet they are still shit, so it doesn't always matter what the companies are saying but what the guys in the field are saying. JMHO

 

[Snape315]

Re: Burris XTR 1-4X review and first thoughts

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: strangedays</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: spiaailtli</div><div class="ubbcode-body">FWIW burris is the only USA manufactured scope that totally failed the Euro test. Glass coatings caused light shift in the center and the seals broke letting water in. In the end the scope could even finnish the rest of the test. </div></div>
Where is a link to what you said? I like how the guy with three posts comes on here and doesn't offer any proof to back up what he has said. I know lots of guys running this same scope without a single issue. I searched and came up dry. I would rather go by what people in the field are saying than what some company says after all Counter Sniper Scopes made it to the cover of some main gun magazines and yet they are still shit, so it doesn't always matter what the companies are saying but what the guys in the field are saying. JMHO </div></div>

+1

My search also didn't turn up anything.