Looking at handgun hunting optics for my T/C

[nksmfamjp]

I'm hunting with my Contender this year in 30 Herrett. It has a Simmons 2-7x on it that has always been reliable, but has a plex reticle and so-so glass. Would like to get a bit better glass and more bdc capability.

Thoughts on the burris vs the crimson trace vs?? Enough better than the Simmons to spend the money?

 

[Mrvmax]

I've used both, had Crimson Trace on my 460 S&W and it worked well. I usually use Burris but I sure like my old Nikon on my 454 Casull. Decent choices are limited to Leupold (which I think is overpriced for a handgun scope), Burris and Crimson Trace. I'd pick either the CT or Burris and skip the higher priced Leupold.

BTW, I am down to seven hunting handguns and six are scoped with one with a red dot.

 

[biednick]

I really like the Burris handgun scopes. They have good glass, great FOV, and you don't see a whole lot of the scope itself while you're shooting. The reticle is basic but very usable. Optically it's my favorite between the 3 variable scopes I've tried (Leupold, Vortex, and Burris). Leupolds with Kenton turrets are the best option I've found if you like to dial. The Vortex scout has horrible optics.

I have a couple Burris 2-7s I'm going to list for sale in the classifieds in the next couple days. I just need to get some pictures taken.

 

[WV Hitman]

For any kind of distance shooting a Burris BPLex will serve you better. Once you figure out the distance for each plex longer range shooting becomes very easy.

 

[dogbuster0006]

The Leupold or Burris are **** fine pistol scopes, I've run an M8 4x for a couple years now and love it.
T/C 2-7x was on my 243 encore barrel held up fine, never needed a re-zero, ran her for 8-10yrs and had no issues. It's only draw back is light gathering, I get an honest 15-20 more min of shooting light with the Leupold early/late. Truly is night and day difference.

 

[dogbuster0006]

There's a Burris pistol scope in the optics classifieds.

 

[MikeG77]

I'm thinking about selling my new Burris 3-12, BPlex. PM if interested.

 

[MikeG77]

Well, I thought about it enough. My scope is listed here in Optics for Sale.

 

[nksmfamjp]

Thanks @biednick …..I think I have what I need for now.