Burris vs Aimpoint

Sveiks · Sep 1, 2014

Ok, before you all jump all over this post with the OBVIOUS differences (build quality and such)

I have a Burris XTS-135 and I was thinking about getting something else for another gun I own. I was looking at the AIMPOINT Pro Patrol and i will admit, it is a nice item.

But, assuming I don't end up in a situation like Patrick Swayze in Red Dawn (no, i didn't like the remake), can someone help me understand the benefits of the AimPoint over the Burris?

The majority of my shooting is continuing my is on Office Supplies and the occasional bit of produce.

I'm hoping I'm not going to start a Coke vs Pepsi debate here, just looking for the practical merits of one over the other.

THANKS.

mopar92 · Sep 1, 2014

Aimpoint. You save money in the long run. 3 year battery life versus (I don't know what Burris specs are). You getter better glass, a better warranty, a better reticle, better build quality a decent integrated mount and a better resale value down the road.

And you also get to rule the interwebz pwning noobz who bought the cheap stuff.
That and once you get to know your dope you can switch it between different rifles with little to no hassle.

Sveiks · Sep 1, 2014

say what?

mopar92 said:
And you also get to rule the interwebz pwning noobz who bought the cheap stuff.
That and once you get to know your dope you can switch it between different rifles with little to no hassle.

my god I feel old..... I have no idea what this means. Especially the first sentence.

Threeband · Sep 1, 2014

Sveiks said:
my god I feel old..... I have no idea what this means. Especially the first sentence.

It just means you need to spend less time in tghe reel worldz, and moar time on tghe interwebz.

If you get the Aimpoint, be sure you have enough money left over to buy the big roll of duct tape, for taping trauma plates to your back.

Otherwise, research here:

http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=145936

http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2014/01/daniel-zimmerman/gear-review-lucid-m7/

http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/20...h-vs-aimpoint-vs-primary-arms-red-dot-scopes/

Neot · Sep 1, 2014

Buy once, cry once. Aimpoint hands down.

DaemonAssassin · Sep 1, 2014

mopar92 said:
Aimpoint. You save money in the long run. 3 year battery life versus (I don't know what Burris specs are). You getter better glass, a better warranty, a better reticle, better build quality a decent integrated mount and a better resale value down the road.

And you also get to rule the interwebz pwning noobz who bought the cheap stuff.
That and once you get to know your dope you can switch it between different rifles with little to no hassle.

^^^^ This!!!!

Sveiks said:
my god I feel old..... I have no idea what this means. Especially the first sentence.

You get to run around on the web, making fun of all the "tacti-cool, operator, mall ninjas" that really don't know squat, except for where to get the cheesesteak. Either that or you get to hang out here with the cool kids while giving a ration of crap to those that think they know everything, when they clearly don't know squat.

n00b(s)/noobz/newb(s) - newbie/new person that is unfamiliar with things.

Sveiks · Sep 1, 2014

i agree...

Neot said:
Buy once, cry once. Aimpoint hands down.

believe me I agree with that philosophy. and I have no doubt that the AimPoint is a better item. But I have the Burris, and am rather happy with it...

I'm just trying to fill in the gaps of 'is it worth spending more'. let me phrase it another way....

i want the AimPoint and I'm trying to find a way to justify it to myself.

I do have higher end stuff, but they are items that (in my opinion) don't have a direct competitor; Trijicon ACOG and EoTech EXPS2. but there are MANY red dot sights out there...

like i said, i'm just trying to talk myself into it.

DaemonAssassin · Sep 1, 2014

Sveiks said:
believe me I agree with that philosophy. and I have no doubt that the AimPoint is a better item. But I have the Burris, and am rather happy with it...

I'm just trying to fill in the gaps of 'is it worth spending more'. let me phrase it another way....

i want the AimPoint and I'm trying to find a way to justify it to myself.

I do have higher end stuff, but they are items that (in my opinion) don't have a direct competitor; Trijicon ACOG and EoTech EXPS2. but there are MANY red dot sights out there...

like i said, i'm just trying to talk myself into it.

Where are you located? If it is anywhere nearby, you can check out the one I have.

outrider58 · Sep 1, 2014

Sveiks said:
my god I feel old..... I have no idea what this means. Especially the first sentence.

I think he means, don't be a cheap charly. buy the good stuff and you pay what you get for. :smack:

Threeband · Sep 1, 2014

Sveiks said:
...

like i said, i'm just trying to talk myself into it.

In that case, yes.

You absolutely need the Aimpoint.

I thought you were trying to talk yourself into cheaping out.

traveller · Sep 1, 2014

Sveiks said:
i want the AimPoint and I'm trying to find a way to justify it to myself.

You should get one, it is so much more better :thumbsup:

.

Sveiks · Sep 10, 2014

Slight aside to anyone interested in a Burris ar-332.

Dvor.com has them for $289 and Burris has a $100 mail in rebate. $189 for a $350ish sight.

I'm not advocating the 332, just throwing it out there.

Jasonshooter · Sep 10, 2014

Try the vortex line , that's not a bad choice ,, I've got a few eotech's , and had a few aimpoint's ,, you won't have to worry about dropping it and it suddenly stops working ,, I also have a few vortex items , sparc & strikefire , both work great for having a good time ,, but the vortex hasn't been combat tested , not to say that they wouldn't hold up , but it's a nice product and won't break the bank ..

PALYDIN11 · Jan 1, 2015

Jasonshooter said:
Try the vortex line , that's not a bad choice ,, I've got a few eotech's , and had a few aimpoint's ,, you won't have to worry about dropping it and it suddenly stops working ,, I also have a few vortex items , sparc & strikefire , both work great for having a good time ,, but the vortex hasn't been combat tested , not to say that they wouldn't hold up , but it's a nice product and won't break the bank ..

I just read your post. I like the Vortex Sparc II. I have one aimpoint on a rifle and really don't want to pay the price for another one. I am leaning toward the Sparc II for a range rifle.

mark71211 · Jan 1, 2015

DaemonAssassin said:
^^^^ This!!!!

You get to run around on the web, making fun of all the "tacti-cool, operator, mall ninjas" that really don't know squat, except for where to get the cheesesteak. Either that or you get to hang out here with the cool kids while giving a ration of crap to those that think they know everything, when they clearly don't know squat.

n00b(s)/noobz/newb(s) - newbie/new person that is unfamiliar with things.

Guess we got a bunch of mall ninjas here
http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=126195&highlight=Cheesesteak
http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=123567&highlight=Cheesesteak
http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=76092&highlight=Cheesesteak

DaemonAssassin · Jan 1, 2015

mark71211 said:
Guess we got a bunch of mall ninjas here
http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=126195&highlight=Cheesesteak
http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=123567&highlight=Cheesesteak
http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=76092&highlight=Cheesesteak

You apparently don't understand the context of my post, nor can you see the humor and point I was trying to make. Also that post is about 3 months old. Really guy?

photoracer · Jan 2, 2015

Personally if you are comparing red dots with a single central dot you are talking about antiques that the AMU is trying to wean the combat units off of. For a reason. I don't mind single dots for certain types of competition but for 3-gun and tactical use nothing beats somekind of CQB reticle or a tactical 1-4 or 1-6 scope. The Ballistic CQ reticle of the Burris tactical scopes and prism sights is a generation better than a simple red dot, be it an Aimpoint or Eotech.

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