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Neil
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posted May 16, 2003 12:51 AM
Hey guys,
I have 2 Fullfield II's with the ballistic plex:
3-9x40mm and 3.5-10X50mm. I've looked through the more expensive Leopold, Zeiss, and Swarovski scopes and I honestly do not see a difference in quality of image.
Any pros and/or cons? Am I optically challenged?
I seem to remember a gentleman who frequents these board with a family history with Burris, or rather, some history with the company. Some replies from him would be greatly appreciated!
I also remember another gentleman who could figure out what the ballistic plex is supposed to do if given the caliber, weight, and velocity of a fired round. Would like to hear from him too!
As always, thanks for the replies and Good Hunting!
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Maineiac
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posted May 16, 2003 06:51 AM
Neil, Slydog is the man to talk to about Burris. His grandfather and another feller left Redfield and started Burris. Just do a search on any topic and see if he posted and click on his profile and you can E-mail him. He will respond.
He is currently gone turkey hunting, and will be back this weekend.
I don't remember who had the ballistic plex program. Dic may remember.
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Leonard
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posted May 16, 2003 04:22 PM
Neil, first of all, Burris makes a nice scope.
But, looking through various scopes down at Turners doesn't give you the whole picture. You need to look into the sun and spot bullet holes in the black. You need to try it at night with only a street light for illumination. You should ask people that do, what you intend to do, what they use. And you should consider the warranty, and the price and the reputation of the maker. Avoid bargains.
That should narrow the list. Now, you need to personally evaluate the scope, unless you have a friend that already has one. I don't know about others, but you can order a couple from Cabelas. Don't mount it, but do a lot of looking through it, and send back the one you don't like. I've never had a problem with them, on returns. I don't think Turner's will let you take a couple scopes home for evaluation? Maybe they will? B&B won't.
Good luck, LB
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varmit hunter
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posted May 16, 2003 08:30 PM
I have the ballistic program. It works for all scopes 1/8 through 1 minute clicks, Plus the Burris Ballistic Plex.
The program can be purchased from www.perry-systems.com
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Neil
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posted May 16, 2003 11:24 PM
Thanx for the replies!
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Purple220
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posted May 17, 2003 12:20 PM
Neil, I have a full range of Burris optics on my guns. It kind of depends on what you are going to be doing with the gun. My call guns 220 swift sports a Fullfield II 4x14 and 223 has a 3.5x10x50 . Heavy guns have the Signature 6x24 & 8x32. decide on what it will mainly be used for and go from there.
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Neil
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posted May 17, 2003 01:46 PM
My dad's old friend used a non-variable 6x40mm weaver to do his dear hunting. He told me that a lot of hunters tend to stay at one magnification anyway.
I thought that maybe one day, i'm going to learn to shoot in excess of 300 yards.
Do any of you guys use a laser rangefinder? or some kind of rangefinding reticle?
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Leonard
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posted May 17, 2003 02:33 PM
For what, Neil? Yeah, as a device to gauge distances when in a prairie dog town or to determine how far to a trophy ram. But, for predator hunting, you might as well start learning to judge distance on your own two feet. Predators just don't allow you to pick up a rangefinder and get it right. That's why you want a flat shooting rifle, and understand your limitations before you attempt something unwise.
Not your fault, but I'm constantly amazed at the people that want technology to take the guesswork out of all skills. I know more than a few that can't add a column of numbers without a calculator. Just personal opinion.
Good hunting. LB
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Purple220
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posted May 18, 2003 06:44 AM
Leonard, excellent advice. Maybe thats why I shoot a Swift,,,,,,no guessing. If people would stay with the simple basic stuff they would shoot a lot more critters. Have a fried we call "the gadget master". He has every type of calls, E calls, lights ,night vision etc. Think he has more money than brains. On a call gun don't over power on scope. I keep mine set on 6x.
On a long shot when one hangs up I'll go ahead and crank up a little, never past 10X.
If you can't judge a yote from 20 yards to 200 without a range finder something is wrong .
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Neil
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posted May 18, 2003 08:01 AM
Great! You guys just saved me $400! I always wondered if rangefinders were really needed... Everytime I think 100yrds, I have to remember that it is not the whole football arena ![[Wink]](wink.gif)
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