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Anyone have any experience with a Burris Fullfield II 2-7x35 scope? Considering one with a #4 reticle for a 9.3x62mm build.


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I bought a Fullfield II 2-7X35 with the E1 reticle for my .358Win BLR. 6X calibrates that BDC reticle to that cartridge ballistic drop (200 gr TSX) very well. I evaluated it with others at SHOT and found it has good veiling glare performance, which is well above average for that price point. Good sight picture, optical quality and value.

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Just talked with a guy who contacted Burris about possible recoil damage if using that scope on his Howa in .375 Ruger. They assured him it could handle the recoil. Of course this is the manufacturers opinion but those FFII's are tough scopes.

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I bought the exact scope/reticle from either Graf's or Natchez' for $99 a couple of months ago. For the price I thought I would give it a go. Just haven't been home long enough to get it mounted and used. Just fiddling with it and trying it in the evening I was pretty impressed. Fairly light and compact too. Sorry I can't help with usage data.

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Just talked with a guy who contacted Burris about possible recoil damage if using that scope on his Howa in .375 Ruger. They assured him it could handle the recoil. Of course this is the manufacturers opinion but those FFII's are tough scopes.


For several years I used a Burris on my7mm-.300 Wea. When I rebarreled it to the .375-.416 Rem within ten shots firing Sierra 300 grain bullets at 2,800 feet per second it sounded like a baby rattle.


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The first one I bought was never clear enough for me but the person I sold it to thought it was just great and I've shied away from them for a number of years. Last year they had such a good price on the camo ones from Natchez that I bought one to donate as a prise at a target shoot, It was very nice and I'm considerring getting another for myself.


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I had one on a 338/06AI for a bit. It worked well, but never warmed up to the looks and had to dremmel down a Talley LW base to accommodate the larger power ring.

Felt like it wouldda looked better on a SA timber rifle.



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I got a new one for my Ruger 308International and it is really nice and especially appropriate due to size and the #4 heavy reticle. I use if mostly for woods hunting and low light and it seems to be very good all around. It looks good on the short barreled Ruger and the 35mm obj. gives it plenty of light.
FOR THE PRICE----hard to beat!


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Ive got six FFIIs in 3x9 and obviously like them alot, so I had no hesitation buying a 2x7 FFII...a mistake...for whatever reason, at least to me, it seems like the eye relief sucks...

One man's opinion....fwiw


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Good to know. Can't bring myself to put a 3x9 on it. Might just go with the Leupold 2x7 or the 1.5x5


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I have tried a lot of scopes over the last 40 odd years but the scope i have come to trust and like to use most is the burris fullfield 11 in 2-7x35 #4 reticle ,i have them on my Tikka t3 lite in338WM another on my rem7600 35whelen another on a bsa 338 fed and another on a 303 epps,,My eldest son has another on his rem 375HH mag and 35 whelen pump ,i also have another stashed away spare.the scopes on the 375 and 338wm have been going at least 6 years and get used on a weekly basis so they can handle recoil and hard work .If you can find 1 grab it you wont be sorry.just wish they did the3-9x40 with the #4

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I looked over my records and, honestly... I've only batted 50% on Burris scopes over the last decade. Several had issues...


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I have two 2-7x35 FF II's with ballistic plex reticles, they are great scopes. On my two they have enough eye relief for me to use on my 35 Whelen, I don't even think about getting hit by the scope. While on the subject of Burris scopes, I have 3-9x40 FF II on another 35 Whelen with no issues and plenty of eye relief.

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I'd not do it for a 9.3x62, eye relief is lacking.


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Can't beat the Leupolds for eye relief


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I have one on my 358 Norma: haven't killed it yet, but only 68 rounds so far. Eye relief is ok. Clarity is fine. Like the ballistic plex. Biggest complaint is very, very limited range of adjustment, and 1/2" clicks.

That, and it doesn't seem to attract elk like it should.... JMO, Dutch.


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I've got a Burris Signature Safari #4P on my 9.3X62, no complaints. The other scope that I really like is the Kahles 2X7 but they are hard to find and expensive. Have several FFII's and no complaints with them either. The eye box and relief is a bit low, but they have held up.

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I have one on a 500 S&W Handi-rifle, and like it a lot. It has handled the recoil with no problems. I also have the #4 reticle.

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Lots of shooters blame the scope eye on short eye relief but it's usually just shooter crawling the stock to see. But, that's still a REAL problem if you do that. I have never had a problem with 3.5 on my guns.


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Lots of shooters blame the scope eye on short eye relief but it's usually just shooter crawling the stock to see. But, that's still a REAL problem if you do that. I have never had a problem with 3.5 on my guns.


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