Rifle Scopes Burris XTR3!!!
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I've lost time by accidentally locking my turret on the last dial and then wondering what's happened? Why I can't turn my turret to the next target? I hate locking turrets. They are the worstThis does not.
And I can't speak to Burris' opinion on this matter, so this is strictly IMHO, but locking elevation turrets are a cure for a problem that never existed.
You should always check your dope on an exposed turret before taking a shot, any shot. And Lord knows I've certainly forgotten to dial on a stage or two. I'm preaching to myself
Having said that, I dont know anyone who missed a shot in hunting or competition from a bumped elevation turret.
Once burnt twice shy, until the legit release I'm staying skeptical.
But gloves are off after 10am tomorrow....
Capped windage and exposed elevation is definitely the way to go.
I 95% agree but would prefer a thicker non illuminated reticle than a super thin one with illumination.
I find a thicker reticle (on the 3.3-18 atleast) will be useful more often than illumination is.
But agree in those times when you need illumination, you need illumination.
dont quote me but the XTR3 will not be avail without illum moving forward. AND there will be a price drop.
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Absolutely. My biggest complaint is not a heavy enough reticle for hunting. Burris needs to step up on that one because nobody else will. A mil-quad is close, just needs a little thickening where it matters. If you hunt woods to open 600 yard fields you know what I’m talking about.
I‘m never off of 6x on 300 yards and in and only on 10-12 at 600 when hunting, I like a wide FOV to watch reactions. 2 weeks ago I had my AR with an XTRII 4-20 G2B (I think) and had to go to 10x at 310 yards because it’s a bit thin. I didn’t have time to turn on illumination, something about 2 orange blobs moving around for position. Plenty of light, just thin reticles.
Pretty sure an xtr3 5.5-30x56 is my next optic purchase. Is this still a possibility?
so even once released I'm guessing these new models are going to be unobtainium for months and months correct?
It's $500 over the original price of the Gen II and almost a decade later I'm not really sure where the disconnect is other than people thinking Vortex's high end products have some astronomical failure rate, and that as a company they shouldn't even look at the high end market, which is becoming a fad at this point it seems. I digress though.
The new XTR appears to be 5.5-30, less X-ring's video is of something else? Seems to be a further iteration of the XTRIII?
I had high hopes for the XTR Pro, but this is really, really exciting as I wasn't expecting those turrets - they are really phenomenal. Upgraded glass, illumination, toolless turret and all for in the $2k range - brilliant! I can't wait to see one, would love to compare to my XTR III and my new G3, and my... way to go Burris!
Interesting that he said the price will be around $2k and he has the Tremor 5. I guess we will see how much price difference that makes in about an hour. I am super excited about this scope, all the features, and the reports of glass quality.
Maybe I've missed it, but can you say what the reticle line thickness is in the illuminated 18x version?
Hoping for 0.045 mil(ish).
Music to my ears, been waiting a long time for this (too long).
This is surprising, especially considering most other manufacturers have all had to raise their prices past couple years due to, well, the cost of everything on the rise. If I buy the new Burris I can buy a few extra loaves of bread to feed the family - this should be a new marketing slogan
"20yds to infinity"
I guess I can replace my k525i on my NRL22 gun
I guess I can replace my k525i on my NRL22 gun
I like it. The red accents will go nicely with my gold anodized bolt knob
Is it safe to say the optical formula stayed the same as the XTR III except for the glass upgrade? If that is the case then I'd expect specs to be very close to the XTR III 5.5-30.
@D_TROS Dorgan, I think it's time to start an official XTR Pro thread
I personally prefer reticles that air on the thin side pretty much universally.
Shit, I was on instagram and can’t find the video. I don’t know how to work this social media crap.
I went to the Burris instagram page then clicked on their profile pic, if that helps for future live streams.
The anodized red reminds me of cheap Chinese AR parts for the budget gucci AR builder. Why oh why.
I'll still buy one lol.
I'll still buy one lol.
Any confirmation on when which batches are shipping? HebrewHammer said Pro not until late March but regular illuminated 3's now - confirmed?
Live said in the coming next couple of weeks on the pros. No mention of a regular XTR 3 illuminated
XTR Pro is optically better than XTR III. Side by side, the difference was noticeable.
Mind you, I have only seen the prototype, so take that for what it is
The red color does not do anything for me, but I am sure I will be able to paint that over with something.
ILya
Mind you, I have only seen the prototype, so take that for what it is
The red color does not do anything for me, but I am sure I will be able to paint that over with something.
ILya
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