The Burris XTS-135

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14 years 11 months ago - 14 years 11 months ago #2473 by BUILDING MY SASS
Well I recieved my new sight today, The Burris XTS-135 . Granted it is not an AimPoint, but from the research I have done I think this will suffice for the time.

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Here is the info I have got from Burris on the sight and whether it would stand up to the the AR-10....

"That particular scope was specifically designed for AR-10 use. It will do fine on your firearm."

Best Regards,
Joshua Lawley
Burris Technical Support
Email: customerservice@burr??isoptics.com

Some technical data I have compiled.....
Water depth......5 meters.....good enough for me...
Max cold temp.......+14, ok that is not so hot, for me given the time of year.
Max heat......+122, that will work. I am not planning any trips to Death Valley.
The Impact rating is up to 700 Gs......equal to the recoil of a 375 Wetherby Magnum, so recoil should not be an issue.

I am planing to do a full review of it, including a 100 round field test, which will goes as follows....

20 rounds of controlled firing....
60 to 70 rnds rapid fire.....
and the Last 10 to 20 will be a """"surprise""""

As I said, it is not an AimPoint (if I had the Money, I would have one) but if it does as Burris say it will do, I think it will be a good alternative for those that can not afford the "High End" optics, and for the average shooter..
Will post my findings and videos when completed..
BMS
Last edit: 14 years 11 months ago by adminv15. Reason: added link to optic at Impact Guns

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14 years 11 months ago #2482 by Dont_Tread_On_Me
I'm looking forward to seeing your review. I'm not very happy with my Bushnell Trophy even being on my .22 let alone an AR.

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14 years 11 months ago #2483 by BUILDING MY SASS
OH man am I glad to hear someone else talk about their trophy. I have tried to get ahold of Bushnell, NO JOY. For one of the larger companies, their customer service SUCKS...I spent 2 hours out of 4 calls to them on hold...and no e-mail address for comments or questions. They are about to be put on the chopping block.....
As for my review, I have the first set of videos done, the installation is complete, now, weather permitting, I can get out and give it a once over....about a 100 times...LOL
I will be posting the first set tonight after uploading them to Youtube....
So far I have to say I am happy with it...so far.
If there is any info you want, let me know and I will try to get you the answers....
BMS

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14 years 11 months ago #2490 by Dont_Tread_On_Me
Yeah, I've tried contacting them as well. The only product from Bushnell I've had success with is a 3-9x50 Banner scope that's lasted about 10 years.

The customer service issue REALLY makes me glad that I went with a Sightron instead of a Bushnell Elite last spring.

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14 years 11 months ago #2510 by Dont_Tread_On_Me
Just watched the first videos about that Burris XTS. So far, that thing looks pretty good. Much better quality than my damned Bushnell. Looking forward to that range report.

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14 years 11 months ago #2514 by BUILDING MY SASS
For those who don't know, he has a subscription to my channel.

Well here is the first set of videos, not to much but info and install. Will get the rest up in a day or so...













Have to finish uploading the rest....Make Popcorn..
BMS

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14 years 11 months ago - 14 years 11 months ago #2525 by BUILDING MY SASS
Well my friends, here is the "Range Report" on the XTS-135.
I have to say it worked great.....









and my final review....as I said, a nice piece of equipment.



Hope you all enjoyed this....sorry about the audio, I had a problem with the windows on my truck....
BMS
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14 years 10 months ago #2526 by RandR
Replied by RandR on topic Re:The Burris XTS-135
Great video's! My hats off to you for your effort. But dude the rest of your basement is a mess, (just kidding). You brought up something I had difficulty with when I was mounting my Nightforce Scope. When your scope covers the entire picatiny rail how do level the rifle to align the scope? I could not find any precision surface to work from. I like your set up! Keep up the good work. Bob.

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14 years 10 months ago #2527 by adminv15
Replied by adminv15 on topic Re:The Burris XTS-135
Just finished watching the videos! AWESOME Content! Thanks for taking the time to share with all of us

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14 years 10 months ago #2533 by BUILDING MY SASS
RandR, if you can post a picture of your rifle, I would be glad to help you with it....and thanks for the compliments.

BMS

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