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I’ve always thought the full field II Scopes from Burris were decent optics for the non turret twister looking to save some cash. Recently came on a deal buying FFII 3-9 that included a 4.5-14 E1. Any reviews on the newer E1 series of scopes from Burris?
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I've got four and they work very well. I have had no problems with them.
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Same here with the one I have, Moe. For the money it's a good scope. I have it on a Tikka LSA-55 in 243.
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I personally like the E1 better, the Focus Ring doesn't move when you turn the Power Ring on it and it has real turrets. Not Super Chicken-good turrets you understand. Not everybody likes the E1 reticle though.
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Mine works great as a set it and forget it scope on my ruger no 1 300 H&H mag
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I wish Burris would offer more reticle choices in the E1
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I have an e1 3-9 with a 30mm tube on a 243 pickup gun. For set it and forget it types it’s awesome
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Matt, I love the FFII 3-9x40 with ballistic plex reticle, but the E1 reticle is terrible. It's tiny and the dots are annoying. You can always buy the set and try it. If you like it, its good. If you don't, sell it on ebay. No harm no foul...
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Ive got one of the 3x9 FF E-1 with the German 3P#4 reticle. I prefer it over the FFII, which Ive had excellent luck with.
Looking for another with the lighted 3P#4 reticle...hard to find at a good price...
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Ive got one of the 3x9 FF E-1 with the German 3P#4 reticle. I prefer it over the FFII, which Ive had excellent luck with.
Looking for another with the lighted 3P#4 reticle...hard to find at a good price... Friggin cats meow aren't they! Favorite reticle. Got mine for under $170- and of course alerted everyone here on where to find them at the time. Only minor gripe is that the dot could be smaller but it is for hunting not targets. Glass is every bit as good as my VX-3 an was surprised to find it working at least as well in low light situations. A nice surprise.
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I like the E1 scopes and the FF scopes.
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I have several E1s. Never had an issue in and out of boats or on top of mountains.
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JB has nice things to say about those scopes in the latest Rifle Loony News. Good read, and a subscription is a great bargain.
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Ive got one of the 3x9 FF E-1 with the German 3P#4 reticle. I prefer it over the FFII, which Ive had excellent luck with.
Looking for another with the lighted 3P#4 reticle...hard to find at a good price... How do they compare with your LER Hawkes? I'm partial to them as they've made a couple of mounting issues disappear. My son has a FF on his Kimber Hunter, and it was decent, but I had to crawl it a bit.
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I wish Burris would offer more reticle choices in the E1 If you want a standard plex, I have a note from Burris CS from 2018 stating that they'll install one for $60. Whether or not that price has changed a year later I have no idea, but it might be worth asking. Beats the heck out of the $200 another manufacturer is (or at least was) charging. RM
"An archer sees how far he can be from a target and still hit it, a bowhunter sees how close he can get before he shoots." It is certainly easy to use that same line of thinking with firearms. -- Unknown
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Ive got one of the 3x9 FF E-1 with the German 3P#4 reticle. I prefer it over the FFII, which Ive had excellent luck with.
Looking for another with the lighted 3P#4 reticle...hard to find at a good price... How do they compare with your LER Hawkes? I'm partial to them as they've made a couple of mounting issues disappear. My son has a FF on his Kimber Hunter, and it was decent, but I had to crawl it a bit. Opticallyt they are definitely better than the Hawke Endurance, and I like the dot reticle a bit better than the x-hairs on the Hawke. Like them both mind you, but the Burris is yards ahead...
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Thanks, but on the lookout for a 3x9...
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I have the four X 1.5-6 and like it a lot. If anyone is after a scope in that power range I can definitely recommend it.
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I wish Burris would offer more reticle choices in the E1 If you want a standard plex, I have a note from Burris CS from 2018 stating that they'll install one for $60. Whether or not that price has changed a year later I have no idea, but it might be worth asking. Beats the heck out of the $200 another manufacturer is (or at least was) charging. RM I was told by Burris that a reticle change wasn't a possibility in an E1 since it is etched in the glass Maybe on a Fullfield 11 it is an option
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