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I am thinking about picking up a 2-10x42 Burris Veracity (With M.A.D. knobs) for an AR upper that I am building. Does anyone have any experience with the Veracity scope and how it compares, to say a Leupy VX3? I've also heard that the Veracity shares the same glass as the Burris XTR II, and was developed basically as a hunting version of the XTR II. I don't know this to be fact, but if anyone has any info to back that up, please let me know.
Thanks for any info in advance!
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If weight and size are not a problem, they are great scopes. Put a 3-15 on a hunting rifle and it didnt last long.
To big and heavy, I like a vx3 40mm much better
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They are really good scopes but they are heavier than a VX3
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Dennis,
Does yours have the E1 reticle? if so, your thoughts on it?
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I have experience with Veracity in a couple of different models. I would clearly say forget them and find yourself a Vortex PST in the magnification range you want. The Veracity lacks, IMHO, positive clicks, sharpness of image and, in a couple of cases I've seen, repeatable tracking.
I'm shoot4fun on Accurate Shooter Forum and you can see my feedback there.
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This is a big part of me choosing a Burris.
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I have the 4-20X50 model on a 6.5X284 and its been a good scope so far. I like the first focal plane, glass to me is pretty close to the leupold vx3 and the vortex pst's. I think the pst has a more positive feeling turret, but I have dialed the Veracity and had no issues with it returning to zero. I have about 300 rounds through the scope and not issues so far. So if you can get a good deal on one I think it's worth it.
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Good turrets that track perfectly, great glass. As mentioned above, similar to VX-3, IMO. And for the cost you're looking at, a slam dunk buy.
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I think the Burris will serve you well. I've had good service with Burris for about 18 yrs. or so, no complaints.
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I have experience with Veracity in a couple of different models. I would clearly say forget them and find yourself a Vortex PST in the magnification range you want. The Veracity lacks, IMHO, positive clicks, sharpness of image and, in a couple of cases I've seen, repeatable tracking. Not my experience and at least they will hold up! Never seen a PST that went more than 100 rounds.
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So far i'm in like with mine. ymmv obviously.
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This is a big part of me choosing a Burris. Please let us know what you think about the Veracity when you get your hands on it. That's one fantastic coupon to have! I have a bull barreled AR-15 that I've been considering putting a Veracity on as well. I really don't like all of these mil dots and other tacticool reticles. I feel more comfortable with the E1 that's on the Veracity or a plain old duplex with a speed dial . Let us know how it works out. Dan
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I've never had reliability or durability issues with a Burris.
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