Athlon SPR vs Burris XTR II

[Mfitz717]

I’m looking into getting a higher magnification scope and have been doing a little research. Highest magnification scopes I have are a Leupold BR24, VXIII 8.5-25 LR and Vortex Venom. I’d like something with at least 40x and am looking into honest input. If I could find a local nightforce I’d buy that but haven’t had any luck.
Thanks.

 

[Bat Rastard]

Thread 'Burris Quality control'

Apr 16, 2023

I bought aBurris 8x40.
I like it, but I can't recommend it. The glass is clear enough and I like the features. They manufactured the reticle way off center.

I mounted it with cheap rings, and I used ALL of the windage to dial it in.
I blamed the cheap rings and bought better rings. The better rings took all but 1" of the windage to dial it in.

I have had 2 other scopes on that rifle previously. I know the rail and receiver to be relatively down the middle.

Burris had me send it in. 5 weeks later they said it was "in spec" and sent it back. They suggested I buy their $90 shimmable rings...

• Bat Rastard
• Replies: 21
• Forum: Scopes, Optics, LRFs, Spotters, BoreScopes

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[10XSHOOTER]

Look at the AThlon Areos Gen 3 10X40-56

 

[NZ_Fclass]

Thread 'Burris Quality control'

Apr 16, 2023

I bought aBurris 8x40.
I like it, but I can't recommend it. The glass is clear enough and I like the features. They manufactured the reticle way off center.

I mounted it with cheap rings, and I used ALL of the windage to dial it in.
I blamed the cheap rings and bought better rings. The better rings took all but 1" of the windage to dial it in.

I have had 2 other scopes on that rifle previously. I know the rail and receiver to be relatively down the middle.

Burris had me send it in. 5 weeks later they said it was "in spec" and sent it back. They suggested I buy their $90 shimmable rings...

• Bat Rastard
• Replies: 21
• Forum: Scopes, Optics, LRFs, Spotters, BoreScopes

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I'm on my second. The first packed a sad and got returned. Took a while but Burris sent a new scope. I quite like it - it's currently on my 6BR. It seems that they are no longer available. I'm considering a DNT 7-35 for a project rifle (same athe Arken?) 20% cheaper than a Sightron 8x32x

I wanna see the new 60x Sightron too.

 

[SVT_Tactical]

Check with @WSMNUT / Zack at ODCR for pricing on nightforce. He's got you covered.

 

[k80skeet]

Just get a Nightforce 12X42 or 15X55 Buy the best First Time and never Reget it.