Rifle Scopes Burris XTR3!!!

Baron85 · Sep 27, 2024

I sold all 3 of my exposed windage knobs. I like the capped windage personally. It’s one of the features I like on the xtr series.

Post a WTB ad on here, I bet you would find one pretty easy. I think only the US versions came with both options.

FuhQ · Sep 27, 2024

Baron85 said:
I sold all 3 of my exposed windage knobs. I like the capped windage personally. It’s one of the features I like on the xtr series.

Post a WTB ad on here, I bet you would find one pretty easy. I think only the US versions came with both options.

It's a lot thinner side-to-side. I also like the capped windage, as that rifle is a centerfire (was on my 6mm ARC, then Solus .308 Win, and now Solus 7 SAW - same rifle as .308 win, just a new barrel), and I mostly just use the reticle for windage. Plus, I find the SCR2 reticle very user friendly and super easy to use.

Birddog6424 · Sep 30, 2024

I keep all mine capped. I've never used the exposed knob.

I sold them off .

lange92 · Nov 10, 2024

I bought this scope after researching as I don’t have an unlimited budget for optics but wanted as much value as I could get for a prs scope. After talking to a Burris rep on the phone wondering about it vs the pro. I got the standard xtr III for 1200$ a europtic sale.

The pro only has slightly better glass he said maybe 10% and I ordered the race turret separately figured wasn’t worth 600$ to me and they advised unless I really wanted the pro that price different wasn’t gaining a ton.

I’m extremely impressed I feel like getting a lot for a match scope for the money.

redneckbmxer24 · Nov 10, 2024

toshu · Nov 10, 2024

lange92 said:
I bought this scope after researching as I don’t have an unlimited budget for optics but wanted as much value as I could get for a prs scope. After talking to a Burris rep on the phone wondering about it vs the pro. I got the standard xtr III for 1200$ a europtic sale.

The pro only has slightly better glass and I ordered the race turret separately figured wasn’t worth 600$ to me.

I’m extremely impressed I feel like getting a lot for a match scope for the money.

Can you please share a link for the race turret?

lange92 · Nov 10, 2024

toshu said:
Can you please share a link for the race turret?

Sure idk about rules for links but one can buy Burris direct but I think they are out so Amazon has them, just search xtr III race turret it works with a few other models too I think so easy to find.

jbell · Nov 10, 2024

lange92 said:
I bought this scope after researching as I don’t have an unlimited budget for optics but wanted as much value as I could get for a prs scope. After talking to a Burris rep on the phone wondering about it vs the pro. I got the standard xtr III for 1200$ a europtic sale.

The pro only has slightly better glass he said maybe 10% and I ordered the race turret separately figured wasn’t worth 600$ to me and they advised unless I really wanted the pro that price different wasn’t gaining a ton.

I’m extremely impressed I feel like getting a lot for a match scope for the money.

I have owned 2 of the non-illuminated and they really are a good scope. Mine both track 100%, and the glass is noticeably better than some much more expensive scopes out there.

lange92 · Nov 10, 2024

jbell said:
I have owned 2 of the non-illuminated and they really are a good scope. Mine both track 100%, and the glass is noticeably better than some much more expensive scopes out there.

That’s saying a lot if it can outperform some of the real expensive ones.

diggler1833 · Nov 10, 2024

lange92 said:
That’s saying a lot if it can outperform some of the real expensive ones.

Mine certainly won't "outperform" expensive optics, but my U.S. made XTR III (non-illuminated) is certainly the best scope that I've purchased in the $900 - 1300 range.

To some degree - since it hasn't failed me on multiple rifles - it has been just as repeatable and reliable (to this point) as scopes that cost more for sure.

jbell · Nov 11, 2024

Maybe I got two good examples, but to my eyes I think the optical quality is better than my NXS, ATACR, & Gen II razor of which I have owned several of each. Not saying any of these scopes are not great in their own right as we all know they are, rather the US made Burris XTRIII 5.5-30 is shockingly good especially for the $1000ish price range they were being sold for. I had the 3.3-18 and it wasn’t nearly as good as the 5.5-30. Maybe Burris isn’t as consistent from scope to scope quality like NF & Vortex Razor line. I can’t comment on that as I have only owned 3 Burris scopes in my life (these XTRIII), but I know the consistency in the others.

Don’t get me wrong I am not here to fan boy Burris in any way, I am just putting out my thoughts.

TheBigCountry · Nov 11, 2024

jbell said:
Maybe I got two good examples, but to my eyes I think the optical quality is better than my NXS, ATACR, & Gen II razor of which I have owned several of each. Not saying any of these scopes are not great in their own right as we all know they are, rather the US made Burris XTRIII 5.5-30 is shockingly good especially for the $1000ish price range they were being sold for. I had the 3.3-18 and it wasn’t nearly as good as the 5.5-30. Maybe Burris isn’t as consistent from scope to scope quality like NF & Vortex Razor line. I can’t comment on that as I have only owned 3 Burris scopes in my life (these XTRIII), but I know the consistency in the others.

Don’t get me wrong I am not here to fan boy Burris in any way, I am just putting out my thoughts.

My two XTR3’s, one illum model and the other the non-illum, both were optically better then the Steiner T6 I had

The 5-30 seemed to have the best glass compared to the 3-18 version.

TheBigCountry · Nov 11, 2024

diggler1833 said:
Mine certainly won't "outperform" expensive optics, but my U.S. made XTR III (non-illuminated) is certainly the best scope that I've purchased in the $900 - 1300 range.

To some degree - since it hasn't failed me on multiple rifles - it has been just as repeatable and reliable (to this point) as scopes that cost more for sure.

You know what you need to try

An Arken

I’ll show myself out

db2000 · Nov 11, 2024

TheBigCountry said:
You know what you need to try

An Arken

I’ll show myself out

You misspelled DNT.

Arken is so 2023

TheBigCountry · Nov 11, 2024

db2000 said:
You misspelled DNT.

Arken is so 2023

I’m a poor

Arken is still good

The DNT is on my wish list along with another AI and a KMW build

D_TROS · Nov 11, 2024

toshu said:
Can you please share a link for the race turret?

i have one sitting on my desk. send me an address and ill send it to ya.

TheBigCountry · Nov 11, 2024

D_TROS said:
i have one sitting on my desk. send me an address and ill send it to ya.

Your the best

Birddog6424 · Nov 11, 2024

It's always great to see people who like their scopes post. Usually it's just the haters.

Burris really began doing great in the tactical scope market with the XTRII. Not great glass, but bulletproof performance. They flat killed with the XTRIII. No it's not the best scope on the market, but it's consistently one of the top scopes in it's price point. The Pro has just been the cherry on top.

They're very good scopes and the very large majority of folks that own them, like them.

The Race Dials are the bomb!! Customizable turrets for any rifle. Erase and re-write any time. Or cover it with tape for the hunting season, the turret is designed to be the exact width as standard Scotch tape, with a knife tip cut line to remove it. Here's the hunting setup on my 300 Norma elk rifle this year. Range and dial!!

beetroot · Dec 3, 2024

I finally got a Burris XTR3, won one at a match, I had intended to buy one once the illuminated version came out but never did (a variety of reasons).

It's a non illuminated 3.3-18x50.
The turrets are nice, dragon scales are really not bad, turret resistance is about right and no backlash in the clicks.

Putting it on a tripod and comparing to a few other scopes, the glass isn't as good as I'd expected.
Definitely worse than my Delta Stryker (so I'm guessing other LOW 4.5-30 scopes) but better than my PST Gen2 3-15.

I'll try doing some more optical testing in different conditions, but so far it's a little disappointing, however the overall package is pretty good and an upgrade over the PST Gen2 3-15 which is what I'd always been looking for, capped windage being a huge selling point.

I think the glass might perform better once mounted on a rifle as even being a small amount off center seems to make the CA and edge clarity considerably worse.

jbell · Dec 3, 2024

beetroot said:
I finally got a Burris XTR3, won one at a match, I had intended to buy one once the illuminated version came out but never did (a variety of reasons).

It's a non illuminated 3.3-18x50.
The turrets are nice, dragon scales are really not bad, turret resistance is about right and no backlash in the clicks.

Putting it on a tripod and comparing to a few other scopes, the glass isn't as good as I'd expected.
Definitely worse than my Delta Stryker (so I'm guessing other LOW 4.5-30 scopes) but better than my PST Gen2 3-15.

I'll try doing some more optical testing in different conditions, but so far it's a little disappointing, however the overall package is pretty good and an upgrade over the PST Gen2 3-15 which is what I'd always been looking for, capped windage being a huge selling point.

I think the glass might perform better once mounted on a rifle as even being a small amount off center seems to make the CA and edge clarity considerably worse.

I found the glass is noticeably better in the 5.5-30 vs the 3.3-18, but I get that you won that scope. I have found all of mine to track perfectly and thus far have been durable.

TheBigCountry · Dec 3, 2024

jbell said:
I found the glass is noticeably better in the 5.5-30 vs the 3.3-18, but I get that you won that scope. I have found all of mine to track perfectly and thus far have been durable.

I second this. The 5.5-30 I had beat both my 3-18 AND my 3-18 Steiner

beetroot · Dec 3, 2024

jbell said:
I found the glass is noticeably better in the 5.5-30 vs the 3.3-18, but I get that you won that scope. I have found all of mine to track perfectly and thus far have been durable.

Been playing with it a reasonable bit today.
Below 12x the glass is excellent, above 12x the resolution drops off considerably, and the contrast gets worse.

I'm keen to use the scope for a while, I like the reticle, turrets, and FOV. Kinda like the opposite of my Delta Stryker (glass is greats, FOV not, reticle a bit meh).

If I like it I'll consider buying a 5.5-30 or even a Pro, depending on the local importer.

FuhQ · Dec 3, 2024

jbell said:
I found the glass is noticeably better in the 5.5-30 vs the 3.3-18, but I get that you won that scope. I have found all of mine to track perfectly and thus far have been durable.

I'll third this, the glass in my 5.5-30x56 SCR2 is excellent. Love the SCR2 reticle, too.

want2ride · Dec 4, 2024

beetroot said:
I finally got a Burris XTR3, won one at a match, I had intended to buy one once the illuminated version came out but never did (a variety of reasons).

It's a non illuminated 3.3-18x50.
The turrets are nice, dragon scales are really not bad, turret resistance is about right and no backlash in the clicks.

Putting it on a tripod and comparing to a few other scopes, the glass isn't as good as I'd expected.
Definitely worse than my Delta Stryker (so I'm guessing other LOW 4.5-30 scopes) but better than my PST Gen2 3-15.

I'll try doing some more optical testing in different conditions, but so far it's a little disappointing, however the overall package is pretty good and an upgrade over the PST Gen2 3-15 which is what I'd always been looking for, capped windage being a huge selling point.

I think the glass might perform better once mounted on a rifle as even being a small amount off center seems to make the CA and edge clarity considerably worse.

I have a nonilluminated 3.3-18 and a nonilluminated 5.5-30... the 5.5-30 is incredible, the 3.3-18 is pretty disappointing in comparison.

nickw · Dec 4, 2024

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-H- · Dec 11, 2024

Now that it’s cold, I understand the gripe about the turrets.

When it was 23 degrees and my hands were numb I see the complaint about the turret scales. Not really a deal breaker, but a valid observation.

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