My Burris droptine scope came. Pleasetly surprised with it.

I want to try one on the AR. Burris makes good stuff.

Interesting, I thought the Droptines were made in China. I know for a fact the Fullfield IVs are, but thought the Droptines were too. Good to know!

CoalCrackerAl said:

I have a Fullfield E1 6.5x20x50 on my 17HMR. It's made in the Phillipines too.

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I have the same scope on my 308, haven't had it out yet but impressed me glancing through it. I also have two of the 4.5-14 E1s with different reticles on my 223 and 243.

The lower end scopes older than the ff4s, but after the us made fullfields, i believe were all made in the Philippines. Ive had most of the ff2/e1 line and one Droptine....i like the ff2s and Droptine glass better than the E1s for some reason, but all are quite good

I bought one for my grandson. I like it.

I'm a huge fan of Burris optics. They give a quality optic at a fair price along with excellent customer service and an excellent warranty. I've got the FF2 3x9-40 on my RAR 5.56 and the Droptine 3x9-40 on my 10/22. Both have nice glass and hold zero.

Airedale1 said:

View attachment 1084683 I'm a huge fan of Burris optics. They give a quality optic at a fair price along with excellent customer service and an excellent warranty.

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I agree. The three Burris models I've tried (Fullfield II, E1, and Timberline) simply kicked the butts of the other brands I've tested them against in side-by-side comparisons, even when the other brands cost 2x or more what the Burris are available for.

I'd like to see what one of their higher-end models will do, but I don't think I can justify that kind of spend due to the law of diminishing returns. Well, either that, or I don't want to mess around and discover that I need to spend thousands on a scope to be thrilled.

CoalCrackerAl said:

Looking out over town with it. The image is nice and crisp. I was expecting made in China too. With it being a cheaper model. It's made in the Phillipines. It also has adjustable paralax. Still deciding what to mount it on. It's the 4.5x14x42.

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Good to know, thought there were a China product as well now I'll have to rethink buying one or two. Need more glass for a couple rifles. Might just bite the bullet if for nothing else than to compare for myself against my ff2.

Just pulled the trigger on a droptine 4.5-14x42 from sport optics 159.00 free shipping free tax. Will let you know when it arrives.

Been looking for a few days Natchez has them 139 but with shipping and tax it costore than sport optics.

CoalCrackerAl said:

Im waiting for them to come on sale again. Going to order another.

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Nice I checked there too.

I've got an e1 that is very clear. I like it a whole lot. Except! That the power ring is very hard to turn. When I was at the nra show I handled a few more, and they were all stiff. It's the only thing from keeping from getting 2 more. I did look through a ff4 4-16x, and a signature hd 3-15x . It's hard to tell resolution and clarity in a dim convention center, but with both set on 10x, the ff4 was easier to get behind than the Signature. And the power ring on bother were easier to move than the e1.

Just got a tracking number it's supposed to arrive friday.

@greyling22, I"m glad to hear somone else has an E-1. I have had one for several years now and it is my go-to hunting scope on my Stevens .270.
I have shot it out to 300 yards. The elevation turret functioned like it should, and it did stay at MOA.

It arrived while I was at work. Don't know what yhe apes at ups did but one end of the box had what smelled like oil all over it. Luckily it first seep through and the optic is fine. I looked through it after opening it up and checked it out
Was able to read the alarm sign on the door of the business about 70 yds away. Haven't yet done the side by side but from initial point of view is its almost a clone of my ff2 4.5-14x42.

Burris's lineup is strange. It's probably better for everyone the droptine and e1 lines are entirely ignored and slept on, because they smoke the entry lines of vortex and bushnell.

arsterling180 said:

Burris's lineup is strange. It's probably better for everyone the droptine and e1 lines are entirely ignored and slept on, because they smoke the entry lines of vortex and bushnell.

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Agreed. I'll take it, though. Probably the best kept secret in optics right now.

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It arrived while I was at work. Don't know what yhe apes at ups did but one end of the box had what smelled like oil all over it. Luckily it first seep through and the optic is fine. I looked through it after opening it up and checked it out
Was able to read the alarm sign on the door of the business about 70 yds away. Haven't yet done the side by side but from initial point of view is its almost a clone of my ff2 4.5-14x42.

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I've compared my FF II and E1 4.5-14x42s very carefully side by side. I cannot detect a difference in the optical quality between the two, which is a compliment to the E1, IMO, because the FF II is very good when compared to anything I've seen below about $500-$550 street price.