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When is it not considered an entry level Optic?
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<blockquote data-quote="dsculley" data-source="post: 1401159" data-attributes="member: 77514"><p>Manufacturing processes have changed over the years for the better. Burris is now owned by the same company that owns Steiner. Burris has benefited from this. I too have an XTR ii and love it (4 - 20 X 50). Have engaged targets to 1100 yds with no issues. Glass is clear, turrets are repeatable and seem to be spot on. I really can't see myself spending more for a scope. I have some Nikon scopes as well and they have performed well for their intended purpose. </p><p></p><p>It is my opinion that once you get to a certain level of quality, that next jump in perceived quality can be very expensive for what you get in return. My basis for choosing is:</p><p>1) What do I really need in a scope?</p><p>2) What extras do I want?</p><p>3) What will provide my needs and most of my wants for a reasonable price?</p><p>4) Given my budget, which do I think is my best choice?</p><p></p><p>I know a guy that can take his Tasco 4x, verify 100 yd zero, dial up and hit a target at 1000 yds, then dial back down and reconfirm his 100 yd zero. Now this is not benchrest accuracy at 1000 yds, but is good enough that he could hit a deer if he "had to". His point is that it is easy to get caught up in the latest/best gear, but ability/knowledge is more important.</p><p></p><p>FWIW</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dsculley, post: 1401159, member: 77514"] Manufacturing processes have changed over the years for the better. Burris is now owned by the same company that owns Steiner. Burris has benefited from this. I too have an XTR ii and love it (4 - 20 X 50). Have engaged targets to 1100 yds with no issues. Glass is clear, turrets are repeatable and seem to be spot on. I really can't see myself spending more for a scope. I have some Nikon scopes as well and they have performed well for their intended purpose. It is my opinion that once you get to a certain level of quality, that next jump in perceived quality can be very expensive for what you get in return. My basis for choosing is: 1) What do I really need in a scope? 2) What extras do I want? 3) What will provide my needs and most of my wants for a reasonable price? 4) Given my budget, which do I think is my best choice? I know a guy that can take his Tasco 4x, verify 100 yd zero, dial up and hit a target at 1000 yds, then dial back down and reconfirm his 100 yd zero. Now this is not benchrest accuracy at 1000 yds, but is good enough that he could hit a deer if he "had to". His point is that it is easy to get caught up in the latest/best gear, but ability/knowledge is more important. FWIW [/QUOTE]
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