Thoughts on a Burris XTR 1-4

[RMAC757]

I was looking at adding a Burris XTR 1-4 on my mid length AR. I was curious if anybody has thoughts on this Optic.

[jmg8550]

Be prepared to send it back in for warranty if you buy one.
The TAC30 Fullfield 1x4 is a better scope. The only thing I don't like is the CQB reticle. You might be able to get them to change the reticle to the 5.56gen II ret, for a fee.

[Wildboarem]

My good friend is one of the head engineers over there and they make a quality product for the price.

My other friend runs one on his FAL and loves it. It's fast, holds zero, good glass, quick zoom controls, I say it is an optic you should consider.

[jmg8550]

I was a scope repair tech over there. As long as I live, I will never buy another Burris product again. I have my reasons, and that is an entirely different subject.

Just wondering who your friend is that works there. I know they just lost their lead engineer, Doug, he retired and moved to Idaho.

[Great-Kazoo]

I have the Tac and XTR. XTR is on the ol lady's ar, TAC on MVP.

[Delfuego]

I liked my TAC30 and the MTAC has just a little nicer knobs w/mil adjustments and better a illumination switch. Either is great for the money.
Also check out the Vortex Viper PST 1-4x. It is more like $499 but a good deal as well.

Between those 3 you have $300 / $400 / $500 price points. After that you get into FFP and +/-$1k scopes.

[jmg8550]

Vortex is the scope brand I buy now. I would love to be able to buy Nightforce, I just can't afford them right now.

[Goodburbon]

I have the tac 30. The,reticle,is slightly canted on one. Im also not fond of the reticle at longer ranges. They work though, and the glass is clear.

[Wildboarem]

I was a scope repair tech over there. As long as I live, I will never buy another Burris product again. I have my reasons, and that is an entirely different subject.

Just wondering who your friend is that works there. I know they just lost their lead engineer, Doug, he retired and moved to Idaho.
It is Douger. He isn't fully retired, yet. I guess he is telecommuting for a while. I can see where your coming though. I had one of the first Black Diamonds. Loved that scope, 3 x 12, mil-dot. Anyhow, cross hair got canted on me, Burris said it couldn't be repaired. They offered a replacement, but the newer Black Diamond is different and in my opinion not as good. Probably going to send back in as the elevation must be taken up to about 80% just to zero.
You know after writing that, take jmg's advice, maybe look at the Vortex too.

[RMAC757]

Good info...thanks