Burris Mtac scopes?

[carczar_84]

Tried searching here and other sites, but not coming up with much of anything?

I might be able to get a pretty good deal on a few Burris Mtac scopes. I am looking at either the 3.5-10x42 or the 4.5-14x42. Has anyone here had any real experience with either? It will be used on a Remington 700 SPS AAC-SD in .308, that will be mostly a range with a little hog hunting thrown in.

Good? Bad? Any others I should be looking at for the same price? (looking at $370 and $450 OTD, respectively).

Thanks!

[carczar_84]

Anybody?? ;-)

[carczar_84]

Any help guys? Are these scopes any good? I can't seem to solid info on these. Would I just be better of going with more of a known model. This is my first bolt action to play with. It will mostly be a range/desert toy that might see little hunting action, but that is secondary.

[drh777]

Sorry can't give you any info on those two. I can tell you I have two burris mtac 1-4x and I felt that they were a very good value for the money. Absolutely no complaints. I know its not what you asked but my experience with the product line is a great one, and I've never used it but I've heard burris' warranty and CS is excellent.

[drh777]

3.5-10 x 42 review :

http://www.predatormastersforums.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2486612

Another:

http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_6_5/394404_Burris_MTAC_3_5_10x42.html

[SimonBirch]

I.....

Sorry can't give you any info on those two. I can tell you I have two burris mtac 1-4x and I felt that they were a very good value for the money. Absolutely no complaints. I know its not what you asked but my experience with the product line is a great one, and I've never used it but I've heard burris' warranty and CS is excellent.

Have the mtac 1-4x24. Works great

[jamearcher]

This is my first bolt action to play with. It will mostly be a range/desert toy that might see little hunting action, but that is secondary.

[carczar_84]

3.5-10 x 42 review :

http://www.predatormastersforums.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2486612

Another:
http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_6_5/394...3_5_10x42.html

Thanks drh777, That first link I had not seen before. Reviews of these scopes have been pretty slim, so that was a good read. I think I'm going to go for it on an Mtac, just got to decide if there is any reason to not go with the 4.5-14 over the 3.5-10?

[carczar_84]

Alright, I pulled the trigger on the 4.5-14x42 Mtac and a set of TPS mounts and base. I will try to remember to give an update once they are mounted and put through their paces.

Thanks again for the help!

[carczar_84]

Okay, so I thought I would update this thread, since too many "what should I buy" threads never have an ending.

I finally got out the the range this weekend. First off, Sac Valley Shooting Center is so much nicer than places I have gone in the past, I will definitely be going back.

So I mounted and sighted in the Burris Mtac. The scope is very clear, adjusted well, made a perfect box and returned to zero.

For a complete rookie on a 308 bolt action, and mil-mil scopes, I had a blast. Between the Rem 700 sps aac-sd and the Burris Mtac, the combo made me look really good. Considering I was using some "cheaper" Federal Fusion and Fiocchi ammo (my ammo order didn't show up in time), I was repeatable getting consistent 1 moa or less groups without too much effort. I can only imagine what this package will do with lots more practice time and higher grade ammo. I really think it is a great package for someone like me just starting out and looking to have some fun without too much of an investment.

Now I'm ready to move out to further targets.