Burris XTR III 3-18x input

[haisardao]

I was wondering if any one here have some experience with this scope. They look robust and reviews appears to be good. Plan is to use it on a 300 RUM, shots up to 600 yards on game from pronghorn to Elk. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
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[Outlaw6.0]

I have two of the 5.5-30x XTR3s (US made). They sincerely punch above their weight. The glass is surprisingly good & they are built like tanks. If I had to say, there's literally only one thing I don't like about them. The magnification ring is stiff & the knurling is sharp. I threw MKM throw levers on and the problem was solved. I am told they loosen up, but no sense waiting. If I can drop $3k on two scopes, I can spend $50 on throw levers.

Reviews state that the XTR3 has one of the best eye boxes & best field of view on the market. I can attest that they are both very good, especially at the price point.

I have also been told that the 5.5-30 seems to be preferred to the 3.3-18 as the glass seems to be more forgiving. I heard this multiple times, so there must be some merit behind it.

Here's a ~50 page thread on Sniper's Hide regarding the XTRIII.

Rifle Scopes - Burris XTR3!!!

:eek::p:love::giggle: Wow its been a crazy year. I went from being a scope snob http://www.snipershide.com/shooting/threads/scope-snob-in-remission.6877345/ to selling everything and buying 2 new XTR2's with H59. This whole year as been fun competing with a scope that tracks phenomenal...

www.snipershide.com

You won't be disappointed, I really, really like mine.




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[haisardao]

Thank you, I appreciate your answer and info provided. I'll
Pull the trigger today on one.
Best
H

 

[Outlaw6.0]

Thank you, I appreciate your answer and info provided. I'll
Pull the trigger today on one.
Best
H

You're welcome. I have all three generations of the XTR: OG, XTRII & XTRIII... the XTRIII is 2 or 3x the optic the first two generations are, easily.

Post a pic of when you get it mounted!



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[haisardao]

Absolutely! Thanks

 

[DoneNOut]

Did you get the XTR III? I have a 5-30X56 on my ELR rig. It has been lovely.

A big sleeper in the scope world is the Bushnell Elite Tactical DMR II now DMR III. My DMR II 3-21X50 is an absolute beauty. I can confirm it's tracking on target with a set of calipers! It was on my ELR rig, but it has the H59 reticle that's really more suited to help with a 308 WIN at distance. Lol!

 

[haisardao]

I did! I'm waiting for my rifle to arrive but looks like it's built like a tank, super clear glass. Can't wait to go shoot it! I like it so much that I'm thinking about getting a 2 one.
Thanks for the input.

 

[DoneNOut]

I've always known Burris to have BIG FOV! No toilet paper tube looks!

 

[haisardao]

I noticed that, way better than my NF SHV.

 

[DoneNOut]

Burris XTR Sig Rings are bulky, but they are phenomenal to mount. Warne Maxima QD rings I like too. They come in 34mm. I have them on my 1 mile ELR rig.

 

[haisardao]

well that's good to know, I'm here in my phone shopping for rings. I'll look into those.

 

[DoneNOut]

LOL! Glad I could help! They come standard mount and QD. I have both kinds. Very sleek look.

 

[Outlaw6.0]

well that's good to know, I'm here in my phone shopping for rings. I'll look into those.

The Burris XTR rings are pretty slick & at a good price. If you are looking for a little less bulk and aerospace quality, check out American Rifle Company.



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[The Sol]

Burris is making some exceptional scopes, and the XTR series is one of them. I have an XTR on my Ridgeline (7MM). Chronographed it and had Burris etch me a custom turret for the XTR. It was dead on out to 800 yds. Burris are strong conservation (RMEF) supporters as well.