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XTR II | T5xi | ||
parallax low end | 50 yd | 25 yd | |
parallax rotation direction | ccw to go up | ccw to go up | this is looking at the scope from left side |
zoom rotation direction | cw to go up | ccw to go up | this is looking at the scope from the rear (ocular lens) |
number of mils per rotation | 10 | 12 | |
second rev indicator | classic horizontal line on turret | numbered adjustment changes on 2nd rotation | |
elev/wind knob height | approx 1in | approx 5/8in | |
elev/wind knob diameter | approx 1 3/8 in | approx 1 1/2 in | |
zero stop | yes,right on "0" | yes, 0.3mil below "0" | |
windage stop | no | yes, at 5.6 Mil L and R | |
diopter adjustment | non-locking | locking | |
weight | 30.9 oz | 29.8 oz | |
length | 14.13 in | 13.1 in | |
battery | CR2032 | CR2450 | |
number of included battery | 1 | 2 | |
IL adjustment | 50% turn 11 step ccw | 90% turn 11 step ccw | both had off positions between intensity levels |
throw lever included | no | yes | |
included scope caps | proprietary burris caps | tenebrex caps |
I have both the XTR II 3-15x50 with G2B reticle as well as the new updated T5xi 3-15x50 with the scr reticle.
There are differences between the two; some of the below info you can not find until you have the scope in hand.
I hope this small write up will help you with your decision between the two scopes.
Gene
While I have not looked through S&B scopes or other higher end scopes because they were outside my budget and I have wondered realistically what kind of performance difference is present for those extra couple of percentage points in brightness and clarity for my use not requiring my life on the line. I am not knocking purchasing the best just realistically wonder if I personally would truly benefit from what they offered for my intended use for the scope. Anyway, long story short, steiner t5xi is a great scope, and the scr reticle is fine enough for target work at max magnification given its an ffp for me. Hope my .02 helps in your journey as it is not easy choosing from ingest great options.
Rate
Is the glass on the Weaver Tactical 3-15 (only decent scope I've owned) going to be better than the Burris XTR II 3-15? I've found the Burris with the SCR reticle for $750ish without illumination.
Thanks. Looks like I'm back to trying to decide if the Bushnell DMR II is worth the extra money compared to the $750 Weaver Tactical 6-30.
The DMR II looks to be the better fit for a 18" Grendel, still undecided though.