Thread: New scope advice

Originally Posted by 20 Bore

My suggestion would be to have a look and see if the shape of the Burris scope will fit your rifle (if you haven't purchased rings yet, then this isn't as big a problem).

The issue I encountered is that the Burris has a larger eye piece, where most scopes seem to taper down to a zoom ring, Burris stays the same diameter. This can cause an issue with the bolt handle (knob) hitting the eyepiece as it did on my cz452. This probably isn't an issue on a large centerfire but something to keep in mind.

Not hating on Burris, I'm on my third and think for the price they are a really good scope. Their forever warranty is great, I got a Burris with a rifle purchase and years later a lens came loose, they replaced the scope with a brand new one.

Have a look at the images on scope dimensions Burris vs Leupold and you'll get what I mean
Burris Fullfield 4 2.5x10:
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Leupy VX Freedom 3x9:
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Thanks for the replies. The dimensions are also something to look at because ive currently got a 50mm objective but its too high for my cheek weld. Im resting my lower jaw on the stock to see through the stock

Originally Posted by GlennJ

Thanks for the replies. The dimensions are also something to look at because ive currently got a 50mm objective but its too high for my cheek weld. Im resting my lower jaw on the stock to see through the stock

changing scope wont fix that unless you change the mounts to lower set...the centre of scope will still be at same height otherwise.

Originally Posted by Micky Duck

changing scope wont fix that unless you change the mounts to lower set...the centre of scope will still be at same height otherwise.

I meant a smaller scope so I can put lower rings. The 50mm objective scope is on high rings and is sitting only a couple of mm above the barrel haha