They also are, in our opinion, ideal for the hunter who is into long-range hunting.
The model we own for this review is the Signature HD 5-25x50mm with the Ballistic E3 reticle.
Even better, you wont have to decide whether to buy one or afford next months car payment.
It feels like a very high-quality scope.
The scope has a 30mm tube with a 50mm objective lens.
On the ocular ring, you’re able to find a rubberized adjustment ring for reticle focus.
It features adjustable turrets for elevation and windage, with side adjustable parallax up to infinity.
This model has an illuminated reticle with six brightness controls and an OFF setting between each.
The last point that should not be overlooked is weight.
Is it close to what is found on the Burris XTR III line?
This scope retails for almost one-quarter of what those cost.
My particular model retails for $839.
As a hunting scope set in asecond focal plane, it excels.
Most importantly, light transmission is excellent due to the premium multi-coated glass.
Edge-to-edge clarity is next to perfect, with only the slightest bit of distortion seen at the highest magnification.
Even then, you have to be looking for this distortion even to notice it.
Turrets and Their Operation
Arguably the weakest point of this particular scope for us is the turrets.
Okay, now slow down and reread that.
It is the weakest point on this particular scope, but the scope is extremely good overall.
However, Burris offers models in the 3-15X and 5-25X or 5X zoom range which have resettable zero-stop turrets.
Again, not a huge deal, but we do prefer zero stops.
The turrets themselves are in 14 MOA (Minute of Angle) increments.
These particular turrets track extremely well.
They are ever so slightly mushy and not tactile.
Another fine point, the numbers and clicks line up perfectly on every revolution.
Do not forget the parallax adjustment knob; its marked for 100 yards and then infinity.
I had zero issues adjusting for proper parallax regardless of what distance I used the scope.
Often Overlooked Features
Through many adverse weather conditions, the Signature HD 5-25 never let me down.
It didnt fog, regardless of poor weather, and always did what I asked.
Theeye reliefand eye box are quite possibly some of its finest qualities.
In a hunting scope, you need good eye relief and a forgiving eye box.
I think the eye relief and eye box are better than most scopes which cost hundreds of dollars more.
Its an ideal hunting scope and was right at home on the Waypoint rifle.
In this role, it served me well in taking a large wild boar in Texas this past fall.
These scopes are truly an extraordinary value, with excellent quality.
This scope will always have a home on at least one of my hunting rifles.
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BurrisSignature HD 5-25x50mm
Model 2020Waypoint Series
