I have an XTR3 usually run it on 14 to 16 for matches.. It is very rare for me to see trace in my PRS22 matches.. I was thinking of upgrading my scope but I wanted to ask if anyone else with an XTR3 can see trace? I know my eyes would have a lot to do with it and some other things environmental but before I upgraded and was disappointed I thought would ask for others experience's on here. My upgrade would be the ACTAR 7x35 because of the reticle.
XTR3 and seeing trace
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I see trace most of the time with my 3-18 as well as 5-30 xtr3. On 22lr, 223, 6br, and 6.5x47. Environmental conditions I have heard play a roll as well. I assure you it’s not the scope. I had a kahles gen 3 and it was the same for seeing trace.
I have the XTRIII 3-18 on my 22RF and on several stages this past weekend I could see trace but on others didn’t see a thing. Lighting and Thermal makes a difference for sure.
I could see trace with my Bushnell Match Pro also.
I could see trace with my Bushnell Match Pro also.
Seeing "trace" (or the bullet flying) with a 22lr doesn't require a nice scope. I see bullets fly whenever the light conditions and background are conducive. I have seen consistently in glass as lowly as a Midas Tac 4-16 and a Strike eagle 5-25.
The XTR3 is good enough to see trace in most conditions at centerfire distances. It is a damn nice scope for the money.
Seeing trace with a 22 mostly has to do with knowing what to look for, where to look, and when to look. Once you become accustomed to the timing, and where to pick up the shot visually in the flight path, you can follow it to the target.
With a 22, shooting around 100 yards makes the time of flight long enough, and the parabola tall enough to pick it up. At 100 yards the max ordinate is still fairly close to the center of the scope so you can pick up trace even when focusing on the target. The same is true at 400-500 yards with most prs centerfire cartridges. Once you start to see it, it becomes easier to find it on farther, higher max ordinate shots.
The XTR3 is good enough to see trace in most conditions at centerfire distances. It is a damn nice scope for the money.
Seeing trace with a 22 mostly has to do with knowing what to look for, where to look, and when to look. Once you become accustomed to the timing, and where to pick up the shot visually in the flight path, you can follow it to the target.
With a 22, shooting around 100 yards makes the time of flight long enough, and the parabola tall enough to pick it up. At 100 yards the max ordinate is still fairly close to the center of the scope so you can pick up trace even when focusing on the target. The same is true at 400-500 yards with most prs centerfire cartridges. Once you start to see it, it becomes easier to find it on farther, higher max ordinate shots.
They are already out, they are just hard to find. Did you check the PX - I believe someone had one for sale.
I had an illuminated xtriii 5.5-30 on order directly from Burris and it came in today so hopefully lots of orders are going out!
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