I am considering getting a pair just in case I need the ability to add some extra elevation at a later date. Is anyone using them, and if so how happy are you with them?
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Anyone Using Burris XTR Rings?
- Thread starter Franko
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I use them on my 300wm and I really like them. To me... being able to fine tune how much cant I may need is a huge plus. I like them so much that I may only use the XTR rings going forward. I was skeptical about them on a 300wm due to the recoil, but they have held 100% true after 200 rounds or so.
They are a good option. They do take a little longer to install trying to get everything setup perfectly but work well and won't even leave ring marks on your optic.
Thank you all for confirming that they are worth buying. I just ordered a pair.
Am I the only one that hates these rings? I get the benefit to custom tune your cant, but wow these are such a pain in the ass to install. And, oh by the way, your cant angle that is marked on the inserts is only accurate if you space them 6” center to center. I have a few Burris scopes that I like but would not recommend these rings.
I agree that they do take some time to setup correctly. But the ability to bottom out the scope so that you can use the full elevation more than offsets the minor work required to use the rings. I have 4 (so far) of the XTR Signature rings on various 22LR rifles.
I’ve got them on my 6.5 creedmoor and 223 Remington. Using canted scope bases and these rings I’ve got my scopes on both bottomed out for elevation, which I like. I also like that they don’t mar the scope up.
My only “complaint” would be that they could make a set lower...the lowest set is 1” in height
My only “complaint” would be that they could make a set lower...the lowest set is 1” in height
I’ve got a set on my 22lr set up with 5moa added to 20 moa rail. So I’ve got plenty of elevation to work with.
They can require some effort, but hate seems like a strong word... As I mentioned above, they take some work to get installed correctly. Definitely not a setup for trading between rifles or something similar. If you put them on and leave them they work well enough.
I've used them in the past. Never had issues with them slipping or not holding. Burris lists them as picatinny rings but they are actually Weaver spec. Will still fit a pic rail, just tend to slide back and forth in the cross slot.
Six screws per ring is over kill for me. But, I do have 2 sets that I'm using. There are plenty of high end rings using just 4 screws per pair, not sure why burris feels 6 are required. Besides this, they are well made and I have not seen any damage to my scopes from them.
Yes they are a pain to set up, but how often do you need to mount your scope in rings?
I've used the Signature rings on all of my rimfires and found the pros to far outweigh the small inconvenience of installing them.
I use them and really havn't had that much of a problem. I have a 25MOA rail so only added a 5MOA incline and that pretty much puts me at the lower side of vertical adjustment.
I too am a fan of the XTR Signature rings and for that matter all Burris Signature rings. I have 3 sets of XTR rings and several sets of 1" and 30mm Signature rings. I like and have tried other rings but I keep coming back to Burris for rings.
I just ordered two sets of these as two gen II pst Vipers 100% based on the fact that I can bottom out my scope. Both are going on rimfires that I compete with. We regularly shoot to 500 yards....... so bottoming our your scope is a HUGE advantage.
Will report back after everything is mounted up.
Will report back after everything is mounted up.
I just came across this old post. I own one pair and really like the adjustability. To be completely accurate however, the +/- MOA markings on the plastic inserts are exactly "accurate" when the ring centers are spaced 4.75" apart, not 6" as stated above. The instructions include a chart that shows the actual MOA cants obtained when the rings are spaced anywhere from 3.5" to 6" apart. That allows for even finer tuning of your desired cant. 4.75" is where the plastic markings equal reality perfectly.
I'll chime in. I'm a big fan of Signature rings. They never mar the scope's coating. But importantly, they can't put any stress on the scope if the rings aren't perfectly aligned. You have to lap standard rings to be assured they are aligned.
I've got them on nu B14 R with the Vortex Strike Eagle 34mm tube. No complaints - work as advertised.
OK - it does take a little extra care in getting them installed - but if that's too much for ya, go back to iron sights.
OK - it does take a little extra care in getting them installed - but if that's too much for ya, go back to iron sights.
THIS
esp useful with 1" scopes that have limited travel OR for rimfire LR shooting where you need to dial 20+ mils for 400 yards.
GL
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