Burris or Leopold?

PDshooter · April 19, 2001, 11:27 PM

I have a Ruger #1 in 25-06. Not really sure witch scope to get? or who to buy it from?

blades67 · April 20, 2001, 12:39 AM

Vari-X III. Much better scope than any Buris.

Hot Core · April 20, 2001, 06:21 AM

Hey PDshooter, I've got a whole bunch of Leupold scopes and have never had a problem with them. Did return some to have the HEAVY Duplex reticles installed and noticed they "upgraded" some of the internal goodies on scopes that had no problems at all as far as I could tell. Apparently Leupold thought this newer stuff would make them even better, so they changed those pieces on their own.

I've got a buddy who is beginning to buy Burris Scopes and I must admit that the ones he has so far seem to be very well built. His latest is a Fullfield II and we both get the impression that it is equivalent to a VariX-II. We base that simply on looking through them during twilight, not by any sales brochures.

Haven't had a chance to compare one of the Signatures with a VariX-III yet. But, I see nothing at all wrong with Burris products.

By the way, the Burris Signature scope rings, that have the floating synthetic inserts, are the best rings currently available on the market. I've got a bunch of the Leupold Dual Dovetail mounts, but as I get new rifles, they will ALL have the Burris Signature rings.

Good hunting and clean 1-shot kills, Hot Core

Hutch · April 20, 2001, 12:36 PM

Leupold just has that reputation. There may well be other (non German) scopes as good, but none will retain their value like one with the gold ring on the objective. Go with the Leupold, IMHO.

shooter22 · April 20, 2001, 09:50 PM

I own four Signature Burris' scopes and my brother had four Leupold VXIII's. I would pleasantly shoot all eight guns all day long. You can't go wrong.

shooter22

sig970 · April 23, 2001, 12:54 AM

Everyone knows Leupold makes some excellent scopes. I'll just add that their customer service is first rate. If you EVER have a problem with any item, They will take care of it.

Happy Leupold owner

ArmySon · April 23, 2001, 01:32 AM

I'm also a very happy Leupold owner. Leupold has better customer service too.

April 20, 2001, 12:39 AM	#2
blades67 Senior Member Join Date: April 22, 1999 Location: Chandler, Arizona, USA Posts: 6,014	Vari-X III. Much better scope than any Buris. __________________ Guns cause crime like spoons cause Rosie O'Donnell to be fat! I hunt, therefore I am.

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April 19, 2001, 11:27 PM	#1
PDshooter Senior Member Join Date: March 30, 2000 Location: Indiana Posts: 607	I have a Ruger #1 in 25-06. Not really sure witch scope to get? or who to buy it from?

April 20, 2001, 06:21 AM	#3
Hot Core Senior Member Join Date: November 22, 2000 Posts: 118	Hey PDshooter, I've got a whole bunch of Leupold scopes and have never had a problem with them. Did return some to have the HEAVY Duplex reticles installed and noticed they "upgraded" some of the internal goodies on scopes that had no problems at all as far as I could tell. Apparently Leupold thought this newer stuff would make them even better, so they changed those pieces on their own. I've got a buddy who is beginning to buy Burris Scopes and I must admit that the ones he has so far seem to be very well built. His latest is a Fullfield II and we both get the impression that it is equivalent to a VariX-II. We base that simply on looking through them during twilight, not by any sales brochures. Haven't had a chance to compare one of the Signatures with a VariX-III yet. But, I see nothing at all wrong with Burris products. By the way, the Burris Signature scope rings, that have the floating synthetic inserts, are the best rings currently available on the market. I've got a bunch of the Leupold Dual Dovetail mounts, but as I get new rifles, they will ALL have the Burris Signature rings. Good hunting and clean 1-shot kills, Hot Core

April 20, 2001, 12:36 PM	#4
Hutch Senior Member Join Date: February 12, 2000 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 1,124	Leupold just has that reputation. There may well be other (non German) scopes as good, but none will retain their value like one with the gold ring on the objective. Go with the Leupold, IMHO.

April 20, 2001, 09:50 PM	#5
shooter22 Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2001 Posts: 174	I own four Signature Burris' scopes and my brother had four Leupold VXIII's. I would pleasantly shoot all eight guns all day long. You can't go wrong. shooter22

April 23, 2001, 12:54 AM	#6
sig970 Senior Member Join Date: February 7, 2001 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 354	Everyone knows Leupold makes some excellent scopes. I'll just add that their customer service is first rate. If you EVER have a problem with any item, They will take care of it. Happy Leupold owner

April 23, 2001, 01:32 AM	#7
ArmySon Staff Alumnus Join Date: April 14, 2000 Posts: 2,926	I'm also a very happy Leupold owner. Leupold has better customer service too.