Looking to get the Burris 1x8 scope, but still don’t see a ton of reviews. Anyone have one on here?
PST Gen 2 is better
In what ways is the vortex better?
I have one but haven’t used it yet, so my review is very limited. It’s a made in Japan scope unlike the rest of the XTRII series, and I assume it’s made at LOW given the construction details and being a 1-8x. All good things. It’s a true 1x at the low end, as you would expect. Glass quality is very good, and is where I would expect given the price (this all depends on your reference point, of course). Eyebox is a little tight at 8x, not too bad, and good at lower magnifications. The illumination works very well and is truly usable at both magnification ends.
If you have specific questions I’ll try to answer them.
Since the PST series doesn’t have a 1-8x, this is just silly.
My thoughts:
I’ve got the older 1.5-8x on a 7.62 AR and couldn’t be happier. It’s built like a tank, clear and bright glass, illumination and reticle that fits the niche for my rifle.
I’d have no issues recommending or hesitate to buy another if I had the need.
IMO, the glass by a LOT. And I’m not a fan of Burris products having owned 2.
I’m very skeptical, having owned a number of the XTRII models, several Viper PST models, and the Razor gen2 1-6x. The XTRII 1-8x is very close to the Razor gen2 in optical quality, which isn’t surprising given that it costs nearly as much and comes from the same factory.
I owned the XTRII in 5-25x It was like looking through the bottom of a Coke bottle.
I didn’t like the Burris 1-8x I used at the range, and I’ve looked through at least 5 Razor 1-6x. Wasn’t even close to my eyes. I’m not a Vortex fanboy, but I also run the 4.5-27x on my bolt gun. Sold an AMG because I didn’t think the glass was what I liked.
I don’t know if they come from the same factory, but the PST Gen2 1x that I owned was very good glass for the $$
I agree! The Razor Gen II and the Burris XTR II 1-8 models are made in the Japanese LOW factory and are pretty even overall while the PST Gen II is made in the Philippines and is lower in quality. Glass is pretty similar at 1x with the edge given to the Razor slightly over the Burris XTR II 1-8.
I ran a thread on a Burris or Vortex 1-8 and everyone that had both strongly preferred the Burris. It was overwhelmingly in favor of Burris. Glass turrets …is better
I have been impressed with mine.
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Thanks for the comments and suggestions. I went ahead and ordered the Burris. I went on the chat for Optics Planet and got the Burris for $1023 plus shipping. I was looking at the Vortex PST as well, but I’m a fan of BDC Reticles.
Same here.
Same here.
I know that second focal plane scopes are supposed too be brighter and with that how does the Burris 1-8x SFP illuminated dot reticle stack up against the Aimpoint bright Vortex Razor Gen ll 1-6x?
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No comparison data but I never felt it lacked in the Arizona sun
Just what I was needing to hear about it, thanks.
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In the 1-8x I have the FFP reticle, not SFP (I know there is an option for SFP). The FFP is daylight bright, I imagine the SFP would be also. I have the XTRII 1-5x also, which is SFP, and it is VERY daylight bright, at the eye-burning level comparable to max settings on Aimpoint and EOTech.
What is the consensus on the better reticle to get?
I would lean more towards getting the Razor but the reticle does not have range estimation stadia for some strange reason…
Leupold VX6 1-8 CMR2 has ranging, super light and daylight bright but futzy illumination controls? warranty customer service may not be as good?
Burris 1-8 Ballistic Circle Dot has ranging but is about same heavy weight as Razor- warranty customer service may not be as good?