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Rifle Scopes Burris XTR3!!!
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I'm not sure what the AMG lists on paper, but with both scopes on 20x the Burris had .5 or .6 more reticle per side. That might be off by a little. It's been a couple months since I compared. That was one of the first scopes I put my 30x alongside. But the Burris was a bigger FOV.
The closest optic I have seen so far to matching the FOV of the Burris is the 20x NX8. On 20x the Burris only beat it by .2 per side.
I am going off of the listed specs for XTR3 3.3-18x50 and AMG 6-24x50. Keep in mind that magnification rings on riflescopes are almost always marked incorrectly.
I did exact measurements on a bunch of fancy scopes and the markings are not exact. See attached plot.
ILya
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Is there a formula you know of that can calculate FOV for a given magnification based on the lowest and highest mag FOV?
Obviously things like scope tunneling will effect such a formula.
That graph would indicated the relationship between FOV and magnification is not linear, is that correct?
The MX7i seems to have better or worse FOV than tsngent theta depending on magnification.
In absence of tunnelling, scaling it off of the highest magnification gets you very close. For example, if the scope is 5-20x50 with reasonably constant eye relief, FOV on 10x is twice that of 20x.
Ilya
What’s the main tube diameter? Looks like a tank!
Really want to order the 5.5-30x SCR2, can get it for $1700 otd and I’m not hear to get into another price pissing match.
I’m trying to justify the jump from a XTR2 3-15x on a 24” 6.5CM shooting 140gr ELDM at 2815fps, just shooting steel to 1k.
I’m telling myself of course it’s worth it you fool but at the same time I want to build a shorty lightweight .243 or 6CM for coyote hunting. Decisions decisions.
I’m trying to justify the jump from a XTR2 3-15x on a 24” 6.5CM shooting 140gr ELDM at 2815fps, just shooting steel to 1k.
I’m telling myself of course it’s worth it you fool but at the same time I want to build a shorty lightweight .243 or 6CM for coyote hunting. Decisions decisions.
I got burned really hard with the XTR2 when they came out and won't be returning to Burris after that. Doesn't mean this scope isn't great; just stating my experience. 
Does anyone know of an aluminum throw lever that will fit?
I upgraded from. A XTRII to a XTRIII and as much as I loved the XTRII, the III is improved by miles in every single way. You won't regret it.
I agree with this.
I've also loved my XTRIIs. They treated me great. But the XTR3 is on a whole 'nother level. Great glass, big eyebox, easy parallax, just a step up in in the big categories.
It's a solid choice, and just as the XTR2 was a very good optic at the 1k price point, the XTR3 is going to be one of the best sub 2k options on the market.
They have a lot of great stuff in the works in the Tactical line up. A new RT8 is hitting the market with a dual focal plane. And some other upgrades to other scopes.
But I havent as yet heard of expanding the current XTR3 offerings. The big push for now is getting illuminated models to market.
But I'm not in boardroom meetings. So who knows what's right around the corner coming off the drawing board..
But I havent as yet heard of expanding the current XTR3 offerings. The big push for now is getting illuminated models to market.
But I'm not in boardroom meetings. So who knows what's right around the corner coming off the drawing board..
I am wondering the same thing.Keep them under 20 oz, great eye box and daylight bright red dot.So when are the LPVO XTRIIIs getting announced?
Add a mil reticle, price it at <$1500...
It would bite pretty hard into the sub $2k price point scopes.
Big shout out to MK Machining, decided to pick up a XTR 3 from him this afternoon, very pleasant to call and provided excellent (at least to me he sounded like he knew what he was talking about ) suggestions. Certainly wouldn't mind having a beer with the MKM crew. Now if only my Fox 42 would ship...
) suggestions. Certainly wouldn't mind having a beer with the MKM crew. Now if only my Fox 42 would ship...
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I have some great photos to share!!
Here's Dorgan hanging out at home, sans bandana..
I have some great photos to share!!
Here's Dorgan hanging out at home, sans bandana..
And here's Dorgan showing off how big his XTR3 is...
Dorgan getting ready for date night...
The plot shows the relationship between measured FOV and the markings on the magnification ring Magnification is linear with angular field of view. By definition. However, when they engrave magnification rings on scopes the numbers are somewhat approximate, probably because of space limitations.
ILya
This was my most anticipated scope to use for the 2020 match season, but after a couple of posts on page 19, I'm a bit concerned. I'm currently on the fence as to whether I should risk ordering a couple after seeing WJM had some glass issues that passed QC and another had a purple turret.
I haven't had as good a laugh with this set of pictures in a while
Birddog, I really hope you didn't have that thing lying around the house To date, Bill's scope is the only known glass issue out of 400 plus scopes to come out of Greeley.
The purple turret is being moved to an option along with the Race Dial. You have to pay extra for it.
Birddog, I really hope you didn't have that thing lying around the house
Uuuuuuuummm..... :0
Here's some pics I took back when it first showed uo to show magnification and clarity.
Keep in mind this doesn't show full clarity, between not having a perfect parallax setting and trying to take pics with my phone.
Keep in mind this doesn't show full clarity, between not having a perfect parallax setting and trying to take pics with my phone.
To be fair (and given that I have not seen the scope myself yet), I've been kinda keeping track of how people like them and the optical quality seems reasonably consistent and the problem Bill had was taken care of quite quickly.
ILya
Im more than sure you will be 100% satisfied. Both instances were fixed in less than a week. Burris has as good or better warranty than any other company IMO.
I cant say enough about 100% American made. Im glad Burris is keeping work here and am way more than willing to give them some leeway if anything pops up. Again, the squeaky wheel gets the grease and hunreds of these scopes have been released with little or no issues.
Regards
DT
Good review!!
Regards,
DT
Thanks
Anything about a possible LPVO in like 1-8x with illuminated non-BDC reticle? I'm thinking of something like a ZP8 or even NX8.
I have a cert and plan on picking up one of these.
Which power would you guys reccomend?
3-18 or 5-30?
I have an XTR2 5-25 on my 6.5CM bolt gun that I use for everything and will put the new scope on my 6.5cm gas gun until I get the long range Long action built then move it there.
Which power would you guys reccomend?
3-18 or 5-30?
I have an XTR2 5-25 on my 6.5CM bolt gun that I use for everything and will put the new scope on my 6.5cm gas gun until I get the long range Long action built then move it there.
5-30. The FOV at 5x is pretty massive already.
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