So I’ve shot plenty of vortex, it performs for my need so it works. I’m looking to possible switch it up. I have a surgeon 591 chambered in 6.5x47, and Im Considering the xtr ii 5-25 vs the gen one razor. Is the xtr ii just as good?
Rifle Scopes Burris XTR ii or gen one razor?
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just my personal opinion, but ive owned a gen 1 razor and a buddy had the burris at the same exact time. I would put the gen 1 razor ahead in clarity and just the overall scope in general. some may disagree and my eyes may be different. like i said just my opinion.
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You’ll be disappointed with the Burris glass. If those are your only 2 options your willing to look at, Vortex hands down
I'm guessing price? With the availability of used gen2s around $1500, it would be worth saving a bit more and not having to deal with a 35mm tube/rings.
Agreed of those two options gen 1 is the better choice. That said in the used market a Cronus btr can be had for $1100ish and offer the best bang for your buck! Gen 2 Razors are the next best bet for the money. Oh and I've only heard good things about the tract toric as well... so many options it's a good problem to have.
I am a big fan of my gen i razor. I actually bought in over the PST gen ii. The price was there. One thing to consider is the elevation. The gen i razor has 110 moa of travel I believe, a lot more than the 70 or so the gen ii PST offers. So if you're really stretching it out, the elevation may be a deal maker.
Price point is right around a grand is where I want to be. But i can save some extra and go to a gen 2 if the extra money is worth it. This will be used to shoot prs.
It's def worth it. A much more modern scope with every feature you need and proven track record. They will also hold their value if you decide to upgrade to alpha glass.
You can find a Burris XTR2 for as low as $600 new. I have one and it's a decent scope. You dont exactly get twice the scope for paying double the price with a razor. If you have money to burn, need that extra 5moa of elevation, or need to read an eye chart at 1000yds then by all means.
Take a shit on a window.....smear shit all around and then lick it to get the full experience. Now look through it.
There I just saved you a ride to the gun store to look at a Burris.
There I just saved you a ride to the gun store to look at a Burris.
The Gen 1 is one of the best deals on the interwebs. Its an $1800 scope selling in the $1200 range if you are patient. Great scope.
You wont give up a thing with the XTR2 other than glass quality. that is arguably not even noticeable in 90% of shooting conditions for half the $$.
GL!
DT
You wont give up a thing with the XTR2 other than glass quality. that is arguably not even noticeable in 90% of shooting conditions for half the $$.
GL!
DT
Surprisingly enough, I picked up a refurbished gen i from my local Cabelas for under $900 about a year ago. Probably the only good deal I will get from Cabelas/Bass Pro Shops.
If you go the Burris route I’d stick with the 4-20. The glass on the 5-25 just doesn’t cut it for me above 20x. I have a 4-20 h59 and love that thing. Snagged it for $700 used. The xtr’s are tanks and they’re proven performers. (Not that the vortex isn’t)
If you go the vortex route skip the g1 and hold out for a used g2.
Or snag a used Burris while you save for a g2?
If you go the vortex route skip the g1 and hold out for a used g2.
Or snag a used Burris while you save for a g2?
