Burris or Leupold
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10/22/2016 8:01 PM
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DeerDad
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I have a 308 encore pistol now and would like the groups pros and cons of the Burris and Leupold scopes. I have always preferred the Burris because it has the widest field of view but I have seen a preference to Leupold here in the past. What is the advantage of Leupold.
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Re: Burris or Leupold
[Re: DeerDad]
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10/22/2016 8:08 PM
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Zee
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I greatly prefer the longer eye relief of the Leupold scopes. I have two Burris pistol scopes. I like the 2x and abhor the 2-7x for its rediculously short eye relief at 7x. Had the 12x version as well for awhile. Short eye relief and I ran out of turret adjustment trying to hit a 500 yard target with a 50gr BST from an HS Precision .223 Remington SP. Might as well use a rifle scope and get greater power and adjustment range.
Not a Burris fan.
"To Hell with efficiency, it's performance we want!" - Elmer Keith
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Re: Burris or Leupold
[Re: DeerDad]
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10/22/2016 9:54 PM
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Ernie
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I have a 308 encore pistol now and would like the groups pros and cons of the Burris and Leupold scopes. I have always preferred the Burris because it has the widest field of view but I have seen a preference to Leupold here in the past. What is the advantage of Leupold. What are your uses for your Encore? Typical distance and max distance?
Ernie the Un-Tactical
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Re: Burris or Leupold
[Re: Ernie]
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10/22/2016 11:50 PM
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Ramjet-SS
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NEVER BURRIS ............ NEVER the worse scope I have every purchased everyone of them failed. I have NEVER had Leupold fail.
You can't fix stupid!
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Re: Burris or Leupold
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10/22/2016 11:53 PM
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wvhitman
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Only had 1 Burris out of 14 fail the last 14 years. Did a doe at 581 this year with a BPlex. Love my Burris'.
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Re: Burris or Leupold
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10/23/2016 12:15 AM
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Chance Weldon
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Of the two, I'd probably go with Leupold.
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Re: Burris or Leupold
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10/23/2016 12:54 AM
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Zee
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I do not mind the clarity of the Burris. There customer service, though PAINFULLY slow, did replace an antiquated fixed power scope I had with a new 2-7x one that I own now.
It's just their eye relief on the higher power that sucks yam sacks.
"To Hell with efficiency, it's performance we want!" - Elmer Keith
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Re: Burris or Leupold
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10/23/2016 1:49 AM
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Ernie
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At one time I had a lot Burris LER's. They worked great for me in a variety of shooting and hunting conditions. I think I have had one go down on me. I didn't/don't have as many Leupold LER's, but I have had one go down on me as well. They both have their strengths and weaknesses for my uses. I like the Ballistic Plex reticle with the Burris. There are no reticle options for the Leupold. I like the turrets better with the Leupold VX-3's. Eye relief has already been mentioned. It is not an issue for me. The Leupold has a LOT MORE internal MOA. Big plus if you are extending distance. With Burris Signature Zee rings and the BP reticle, I can do about anything I want. The 3-12 is limited here though. More magnification with the 3-12 with a PA. Each has their strengths. Get what you want.
Ernie the Un-Tactical
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Re: Burris or Leupold
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10/23/2016 2:45 AM
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DeerDad
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I hunt deer usually less than 100 yards but I am hunting new area with shots over 200 possible. My self imposed max range is 250 yards. I shoot the hornady 150 grain bullet.
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Re: Burris or Leupold
[Re: DeerDad]
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10/23/2016 3:49 AM
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Ernie
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I would look through both then make up your own mind. I wouldn't go with a 3-12 for sure though for what you are looking for. 2-7 or the 2.5-8 if you are looking for variable magnification. 4x fixed would too.
Ernie the Un-Tactical
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Re: Burris or Leupold
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10/23/2016 11:36 AM
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Randominator
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I own 9 Burris scopes and 4 Leupolds. I can tell no difference between the two in regards to performance and clarity. That being said, I would never pay the amount charged for new Leupold scopes. All of mine were acquired in trades and if they ever go down, I will replace them with a Burris.
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Re: Burris or Leupold
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10/23/2016 11:57 AM
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I have a burris ballistic plex 2 ?7 on my 308 encore and when I run up the magnification past 4 I get the doughnut hole effet at full length arm extension because I have to hold the gun out at half distance to get a sight picture its not comfortable or accurate for me . Wish I had got the Leopold.
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Re: Burris or Leupold
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10/23/2016 2:14 PM
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Brenden
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Weaver 2.5-8. I love mine.
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Re: Burris or Leupold
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10/23/2016 4:38 PM
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s4s4u
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Weaver 2.5-8. I love mine. My choice as well over either of the aforementioned options.
Rod, too.
Short cuts often lead to long recoveries.
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Re: Burris or Leupold
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10/23/2016 4:41 PM
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Russell
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Never had a problem with the Burris and I've several. Have a couple of Leupolds, too. I prefer the Burris.
It's not the gun, but the man behind it.
Sheriff Russell Cottle, Ret. USMC; 1967-1970; Vietnam-'68-'69
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Re: Burris or Leupold
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10/23/2016 5:25 PM
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Zee
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Weaver 2.5-8. I love mine. I've been very pleased with those I have as well.
"To Hell with efficiency, it's performance we want!" - Elmer Keith
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Re: Burris or Leupold
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10/24/2016 2:47 AM
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Raptortrapper
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I had no idea there was any other optic company other than Leupold!!
A lot of people are like a slinky: Not much fun till you push them down the stairs!
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Re: Burris or Leupold
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10/30/2016 2:29 AM
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dan480man
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Burris hands down for me. I've owned 4 Burris LER, still have 3 variables and never had one fail. Im not a leup basher, but for my eye the Burris has a more forgiving eye relief. The leups I had flipped to black ridiculously easy. I shoot more of a semi "modified weaver stance" with my handguns. The leups ,Ive also had 4,(2 4x and 2 variables), needed full arm reach. Just didn't work for my shooting style. Clarity to me was no different.
(heck a Bushnell elite had the clearest optics I've ever used!)
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