Rifle Scopes Opinions on Burris 1.5-6x40 XTR?

[NordicG3K]

I'm looking for a low to mid-range power scope for my FAL. I want something that will work out to about 300 yards or so, but will also work up close as well. The Burris 1.5-6x40 Xtreme Tactical XTR looks like it might fit the bill, but would like to hear from someone who actually has some experience with it.

Burris 1.5-6x40 XTR

 

[Will Fennell]

Re: Opinions on Burris 1.5-6x40 XTR?

I've got one....its heavier than I would want to put on my FAL. Check out the 1x4XTR, I think that would suits your application better.

It is a clear, and robust scope. The knobs are repeatable, and the reticle is certainly usable, though unconventional. I like the scope, and a friend has borrowed it for a Tikka T3 Varmint in .308 for hunting season....he really likes it also.

 

[GIO]

Re: Opinions on Burris 1.5-6x40 XTR?

I'm not crazy about Burris but I may have just had bad luck.

I would look at these:

http://swfa.com/IOR-15-8x26-Tactical-35mm-Rifle-Scope-P6757.aspx

http://swfa.com/Leupold-15-5x20-Mark-4-MRT-30mm-Riflescope-P3309.aspx

 

[mscott]

Re: Opinions on Burris 1.5-6x40 XTR?

The 1.5-6 I had for a while would shift POI with power changes (2" at 100 yards). As already said, it's a heavy scope for it's size and the FOV seems small. I have not had much luck with Burris over the last couple of years, so I'll spend my money elsewhere.