Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Hunting Optics So how does the Burris E1 compare to the VX3

The Philippine-made Burris Fullfield II's are at least as good as the U.S. version.

When Burris moved the production overseas, they did not just "contract" with some Asian company to make a similar scope. Instead they provided the same machinery, and taught the people over there how to use it. The very first Phillipine Burris 3-9x40 FFII I tried was slightly better, in small but noticeable ways, than my last USA version of the same scope.

Shameless plug, I have a Burris FFII in the classifieds. A very solid scope, I just don’t have a rifle for it.

The discontinued USA made Burris Signature Select scopes are as good as any Louie I ever looked through. You can still buy those with the Steiner name on them for over twice the price. I have a 30mm tube E1 on my lightweight ‘06 that I am pleased with. I have thinned my Leupold herd considerably. Happy Trails

Kenjs1- Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences with this scope! Was looking at it recently and was hoping you could comment on the reticle.

How thick would you estimate the thin section is? Is is considerably thicker than the thin portion of the standard leupold Duplex? What about the center illuminate dot, would you be able to estimate what that subtends at 100yds, roughly?

I was contemplating this for a multipurpose rifle and did not want a reticle that would be too thick for small targets (eg ground hogs and the like) at ranges out to 200 yds or so.

Thanks!!

Bob

Bob,
I know others use and like Burris stuff and am willing to bet someone has the subtends measured already. Come on guys- help this brother out !

Groundhogs at 200.....hmm.... I was only looking at 100 yds and am sure it would be good there but am thinking the the E1 ballistic plex might be a better option. Hoping someone with more experience can chime in.

For myself I might give it a shot with the 3p#4 but would hate for you to consider that as 'my word'.

Here is a link to a pic through the scope.
https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/13151256/2

The dot in the photo looks way huge compared to real life but it does show how thin the other portion is accurately- I don't think you have a worry there. If anything I think it thinner than a Leupold duplex but it has been a while since I used one of those. I have the B and C reticle and could compare the thinner sections when I get home if that would help. .

Here is another, and I think better demo, of it the same basic reticle that gives a good idea of what the 3-9 looks like. This is not a 3-9 but gives a good idea.

Thanks for the heads up on these. Im visiting the US at the moment and have purchased one to take home for my Browning TBolt .17

I was considering one of these but they seem nearly impossible to find in anything other than a ballistic plex. Would prefer a standard duplex.

Those E1's with duplex reticles weren't made for very long. I got one on close out from natchezss.com about 4 years ago and wish I'd bought more.

Snow- have you tried a #4 ? Once I did I never cared to see another standard duplex.

The illuminated #4 on sale from Natchez is excellent. Now I'm wanting a few more .

I think I have an old Leupold like that. I wouldn't mind something along those lines, just don't like the BDC on the E1.



Hmmmmmm. I wonder if the illuminated model carries the same warranty? I usually avoid options like that but if it's covered that might be a good option....

I have a note from Burris saying they'll change the reticle to standard duplex for $60. I think that's a lot less expensive than what Leupold is now charging.

As far as I can tell it has the same 'Forever Warranty' as other Burris scopes. I am not a big fan of the E1 ballistic reticle either - but the illuminated dot 3p#4 is the shiz!

Yeah when I bought my E1 with duplex I was planning on letting them change it out for a heavy duplex. Then when I had the scope in hand and called CS was told they no longer did the heavy on anything. But it was still listed on the website as available. Can't complain though. Got it for I think $169 and it's a real deal for that. $149 for the #4 Illuminated is stealing.

The 50mm e1 is an extra 10 percent off today at natchez

Mounted the one I got on a M70 300wm and went to the range to sight it in today and do some load development.
I had a Vortex Diamond Back HP 3-12x42mm on this rifle previously and I just haven't been happy with the Vortex since the first time I looked threw it when mounted on a rifle. Anyway the Burris E1 is a step up in glass quality and I could see my shots clearly at 100yds on the target where I had to use a spotting scope to clearly see my groups since the groups looked fuzzy even with the side focus adjusted on the Vortex.

Peterbilt- same experience when I took mine in the field and why I still hang on to my original 6x40 Fullfield. Glass is just so nice.

Very glad so many are enjoying the deal and happy with the scopes. I am officially blown away by them. if I had any spare change...( right, like saying EXTRA money) I would buy another or pick up the little 2-7x35 for my sons Marlin.

I pulled the trigger and got one on the way. After reading the reviews and can't beat the price figured why not. Should get it monday, going on a 30-06 I haven't used in awhile and was thinking of selling. So will mount it up and use it this deer season.

I broke down and ordered one as well, even got a 10% off coupon. Can't wait to check it out.

Got it today, been playing around with it, all I can say is Wow what a nice scope! Very clear and bright. Really like the #4 illuminated reticle. Will be great in darker woods. So impressed may either get another or even get a 3x9x50, that would go on a 223 rifle. Hard to beet for this price!!