Thread: Burris 4-16x50mm Eliminator III or a Leupold VX-5HD 3-15x44mm

Looking to upgrade the scope on my Tikka 7mm RM (in process of working up a load with ELD-X 162g)
Presentably have a 3-9x40 Burris Full Field II (368gms) - which I struggle with over 300m
Presently hunt Urewera's and Kaimai's so weight is a consideration Eliminator 861gms vs VX5 538gms
Hoping to get out on some private farms in the future.
Work does a lot of business and shipping to and from the States so would likely buy there.

My original choice was the Leupold VX-5HD 3-15x44mm - as its relatively lightweight and has customizable turrets CDS-ZL2 at $1,399 NZD

But the Burris 4-16x50mm Eliminator III has dropped in price to $1,399 NZD which would save me buying a Range finder or RF Binos ~$500 (so apparent cost being $850 NZD)

Making it a considerably cheaper option.

Concerns:

1. Optical quality clearly isn't as good on the Eliminator
2. Will I regret the extra 330gms and extra 5cm length on the first walk in.
3. Is 4x to much for in the bush (shoot eyes open and find 3x ok to locate close targets)
4. Reliability how will the electronics handle the inevitable - bush bashing,dropping, rain, rivers etc

Note: I would need to get a Picatinny rail or scope rings depending which way i go, similar cost/weight


Pics for compare on a Tikka - Both look Huge