Burris or Leupold for .30-06 sporter?

DutchV · Jan 28, 2016

I'm looking at two scopes, one from Burris and the other from Leupold. They're both top companies with great warranties, but these are their entry level scopes. I realize I'm not getting the best glass for $200. It'll go on a sporter weight .30-06 Mauser, so resistance to recoil is important. Overall ruggedness is also important, since this is a hunting rifle and may get banged around. Not on purpose, of course, but things happen. And while the warranty is great, it doesn't help when you're out in the woods.

Burris Fullfield II 3-9x40

http://swfa.com/Burris-3-9x40-Fullfield-II-Rifle-Scope-P7932.aspx

Leupold Rifleman 3-9x40 QDManager

http://swfa.com/Leupold-3-9x40-Rifleman-QDManager-Riflescope-P12126.aspx

Is one of these any better than the other? Is there something else to consider or should I just flip a coin? Not interested in spending much more than $200, unless of course both of these are downright awful.

BUFF7MM · Jan 28, 2016

Go with the Burris, I own several of the fullfield II BDC 3-9x40's very nice glass for the money. I would stay away from the Rifleman series from Leupold, definately the bottom of their product line.
IIRC the rifleman is 1/2 MOA per click whereas the fullfield II are 1/4 MOA per click.

iH8DemLibz · Jan 28, 2016

Nikon Pro-Staff.

BUFF7MM · Jan 28, 2016

Here's some of the Burris for less than $200 and some with free shipping.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=burris+fullfield+ii+3-9x40&_sop=15

Boom Boom · Jan 28, 2016

The Rifleman is made in China. Get the Redfield Revolution 3-9x40 or Leupold VX-1 3-9x40. Both are made in USA by Leupold.

Nottherealfranco · Jan 28, 2016

Leupold vx-1 is great- have one on my AR.

amoebicmagician · Jan 28, 2016

burris has treated me well. Leupold is out of this world, but I've heard some things about their bargain basement product lines.

Augie · Jan 29, 2016

For 200.00 I would go with the VX-1

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/1362167417/leupold-vx-1-rifle-scope-3-9x-40mm

chad2 · Jan 29, 2016

I like burris more

Sewer Rat · Jan 29, 2016

I have Nikon or Burris on my firearms, including handguns and scout set-ups.... bought a Redfield Battlezone.. love it. Bought another Leupold, really liking it...

Go through the features, find what you like and buy it... everybody will have their opinions, you can't go wrong with either.

DutchV · Jan 29, 2016

Thanks for all the suggestions. I'm going to avoid Nikon because their warranty isn't as inclusive as Burris or Leupold. The Redfield looks nice but I'd rather have a dot ranging system than the ring reticle.

I need to research the prices a bit more before I pick one. This is a low-budget project, which may become a loaner rifle. So if two scopes are close enough, the cheaper one is getting the nod.

amoebicmagician · Jan 29, 2016

DutchV said:
Thanks for all the suggestions. I'm going to avoid Nikon because their warranty isn't as inclusive as Burris or Leupold. The Redfield looks nice but I'd rather have a dot ranging system than the ring reticle.

I need to research the prices a bit more before I pick one. This is a low-budget project, which may become a loaner rifle. So if two scopes are close enough, the cheaper one is getting the nod.

the ring reticle is surpisingly intuitive

Pale Ryder · Jan 29, 2016

Don't forget to check out Vortex, very good glass for the money, and lifetime warranty.

outrider58 · Jan 29, 2016

The Burris scopes are nice. I've got one on my 300WM. The only thing I don't like about them is, I like flip-up scope covers and they don't work very well on the Burris Fullfield II(unless they have changed the design) because when you adjust the ocular zoom on them, the whole rear bell rotates including the flip-up cap. Other than that, they are fine scopes for the money.

Pinecone · Jan 29, 2016

Pale Ryder said:
Don't forget to check out Vortex, very good glass for the money, and lifetime warranty.

This ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Indiana Jones · Jun 9, 2016

Burris Fullfield II or E1 would be a good choice. On my 30 06 elk rifle I have a Veracity 4-20. Burris has a lifetime warranty, that is unconditional on ALL of their products going back almost 44 years. Sorry im late to the party.

shocker998md · Jun 11, 2016

I will never get a rifleman again. Ever.

It's not clear, gives me headaches, and I hate it.

byf43 · Jun 13, 2016

iH8DemLibz said:
Nikon Pro-Staff.

^^^ Agreed. Actually, I like the whole Nikon line, from Pro-Staff, to (the older) BuckMasters, to the Monarch.

I did recently buy a Vortex Crossfire II 4-12x40mm ($189) and put it on a Savage Axis in .308.
Haven't had a chance to go sight it in, but, it has a lifetime "no fault" warranty.
Looking forward to seeing what this set-up can do.

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