Burris Optics
by Paul 
, Thursday, October 31, 2024, 10:11 (6 days ago)
I've owned exactly ONE Burris scope in my life time. And that one came second hand. It was mounted to an old ranch rifle I picked up as a basket case and had "seen better days". The scope was a compact little 4X28 from back in the 60's or 70's, I believe, and had dust built up in the optic lens area which made it difficult to use. So I packed it up and sent it off to Burris for repair, they even sent me the label to do so. A while later they contacted me with the sad news "It's not repairable". This was followed by "We'll replace it, but this model is not in stock right now." and "We'll update you via email." Well, that was over a year ago so last week I updated the case online with an inquiry as to when they figured they might be turning out another 4X28 scope and they replied "We regret that your case fell through the cracks. We're giving you store credit toward one new scope from our current lineup." And then the next day I got an email from someone else apologizing for the delay and upping the initial offer by 50%! I'd been wanting another compact scope for the old rifle but none of the first level of scopes would fit that bill, most being in the much larger objective lens category, up into the 50+mm range. They do, however, have a 1-6 scope that is calibrated around the 223/5.56mm family of cartridges, and that's what the old rifle's chambered for. So I requested this one and mentioned I'd get busy looking into 30mm rings to mount it in. It turns out that they have a "tactical" mount for this scope and are sending it along with it! So now I'm back to looking for a 1" compact scope for the old rifle as it's got a 60's era one piece mount/rings setup that is not amenable to adapting a larger diameter scope or other rings. Anyway, I'm impressed with Burris and their "Lifetime No Questions Asked Warranty". I'll definitely be giving their scopes more attention in the future. And recommending them as a customer oriented enterprise.
Compact scopes.......
by Gunner 
, St Louis, Thursday, October 31, 2024, 11:07 (6 days ago) @ Paul
Welcome to my world 
As I get older red dot sights work less and less for me, for close in, general plinking I can get by but beyond that I need and prefer a 1-4x or so, light weight scope, hard to find these days.
Everybody offers 30 or 34mm tube with big tactical turrets, so few decent 1 inch body scopes. Last year when I was putting together my 300 Blackout I chose the Leupold VX3 HD 1.5-5x, 1 inch tube, not too long and light weight. I really like the CDS locking turret, very positive and repeatable. I got lucky and bought mind on a blem sale thru Midway for $399, though I can't find a issues with it.
I keep checking the used scope web sites for the older 1-4x Weaver, Burris and Leupold scopes, I guess the people who have them don't want to give them up, smart move.
Gunner
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41 Mags rule, Baers rock!
Option.....
by Gunner , St Louis, Thursday, October 31, 2024, 12:02 (6 days ago) @ Paul
While not a 1 inch tube, it is a smokin' deal.......
https://palmettostatearmory.com/vortex-strike-eagle-1-6x24-gen-2-riflescope-with-ar-bdc...
I have the same set up on a lite weight Ar15 build.
Gunner
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41 Mags rule, Baers rock!
That looks similar...
by Paul , Thursday, October 31, 2024, 12:33 (6 days ago) @ Gunner
to what they're sending me. Now try to find that in a 1" tube, or a simple fixed magnification scope of ANY description in a 1" tube. We've come a long way from the old Weaver K series and such.
Check out scope list.com
by Slow Hand , Indiana, Saturday, November 02, 2024, 09:05 (4 days ago) @ Paul
I haven’t bought anything from them in years but they have a pretty wide variety of trade show demo scopes available. Obviously inventory changes so you might have to constantly check back but they generally have pretty deep discounts over new in box stuff.