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What would you do. Re: Burris RT-6

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December 18, 2023, 08:24 PM
sprg03-A3
What would you do. Re: Burris RT-6
I bought a Burris RT-6 scope from Cabela’s, taking advantage of the various holiday discounts and mounted it on my new Black Rain Ordnance Fallout 15 only to find out that it has a black speck in it about 1/3 the way from the center at about 4:30. It really isn’t in the way but it is an irritant and I am concerned that if it is from the finish flaking off the inside of the scope that there may be more. Would you recommending exchanging it?
December 18, 2023, 08:37 PM
copaup
Is it a speck or a tiny number 4 for the ranging? I only ask because I have the same scope and was concerned when I first looked through mine.
December 18, 2023, 08:46 PM
12131
quote:
Would you recommending exchanging it?

I would.


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December 18, 2023, 09:04 PM
sprg03-A3
quote:
Originally posted by copaup:
Is it a speck or a tiny number 4 for the ranging? I only ask because I have the same scope and was concerned when I first looked through mine.


Well, I'll be damned.... I checked out the image of the reticle on the Cabela's webvsite and you are right. It is a '4'!! Don't I feel like an idiot. Thank you!
December 19, 2023, 09:05 AM
nhracecraft
Very cool outcome! Thirteen minutes elapsed in SIGforum time and...Ummm, are you sure? I only ask because... Wink

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December 20, 2023, 04:06 PM
IndianaBoy
quote:
Originally posted by sprg03-A3:
I bought a Burris RT-6 scope from Cabela’s, taking advantage of the various holiday discounts and mounted it on my new Black Rain Ordnance Fallout 15 only to find out that it has a black speck in it about 1/3 the way from the center at about 4:30. It really isn’t in the way but it is an irritant and I am concerned that if it is from the finish flaking off the inside of the scope that there may be more. Would you recommending exchanging it?


Burris has excellent customer service. They would likely take care of you if Cabela's won't exchange it.

I would get it exchanged or have Burris fix/replace it for you.

You paid for an optic in peak condition. You shouldn't settle for less.
December 20, 2023, 04:06 PM
IndianaBoy
quote:
Originally posted by sprg03-A3:
quote:
Originally posted by copaup:
Is it a speck or a tiny number 4 for the ranging? I only ask because I have the same scope and was concerned when I first looked through mine.


Well, I'll be damned.... I checked out the image of the reticle on the Cabela's webvsite and you are right. It is a '4'!! Don't I feel like an idiot. Thank you!


This is what happens when I don't read all the replies before I reply.... hehehe
December 20, 2023, 05:03 PM
IndianaBoy
quote:
Originally posted by sprg03-A3:
quote:
Originally posted by copaup:
Is it a speck or a tiny number 4 for the ranging? I only ask because I have the same scope and was concerned when I first looked through mine.


Well, I'll be damned.... I checked out the image of the reticle on the Cabela's webvsite and you are right. It is a '4'!! Don't I feel like an idiot. Thank you!


If it looks more like a speck than a number 4, you may need to adjust the diopter on your scope to make the reticle crisp to your eyes.
December 20, 2023, 05:07 PM
sprg03-A3
quote:
Originally posted by IndianaBoy:
quote:
Originally posted by sprg03-A3:
quote:
Originally posted by copaup:
Is it a speck or a tiny number 4 for the ranging? I only ask because I have the same scope and was concerned when I first looked through mine.


Well, I'll be damned.... I checked out the image of the reticle on the Cabela's webvsite and you are right. It is a '4'!! Don't I feel like an idiot. Thank you!


If it looks more like a speck than a number 4, you may need to adjust the diopter on your scope to make the reticle crisp to your eyes.


I had done that. Image of the reticle was sharp. It's very small, and since it was unexpected I didn't see that it actually was a number 4.
December 20, 2023, 05:20 PM
IndianaBoy
Copy that! Enjoy the scope. I like mine quite a bit.
December 21, 2023, 03:55 AM
sprg03-A3
quote:
Originally posted by IndianaBoy:
Copy that! Enjoy the scope. I like mine quite a bit.


Thank you. Much appreciated. I just turned 58 and enjoyed excellent vision until several years ago. Have spent quite a bit of money on glass since then. Eyes just ain't what they used to be!
December 21, 2023, 05:14 PM
old rugged cross
Is this a chicom or Philippines made optic?



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December 21, 2023, 05:17 PM
sprg03-A3
quote:
Originally posted by old rugged cross:
Is this a chicom or Philippines made optic?


I think all Burris is made in Colorado, but am not 100% on that. I like it. It is the 2nd Burris scope I have bought in the past few months. It is just infuriating that neither came with lens covers!
December 21, 2023, 05:22 PM
copaup
Glad I could help. I thought mine was messed up for sure until I adjusted the diopter a bit. It’s still ridiculously tiny and useless, but it’s a 4 and intentionally put there. Wink

Enjoy that scope. I like mine a lot. It’s a bit heavy and the glass at the edges isn’t the best, but it’s a great bang for the buck and the adjustments are very solid on mine. I’ve got mine on a 716i and it’s held up great.
December 21, 2023, 07:25 PM
sprg03-A3
quote:
Originally posted by copaup:
Glad I could help. I thought mine was messed up for sure until I adjusted the diopter a bit. It’s still ridiculously tiny and useless, but it’s a 4 and intentionally put there. Wink

Enjoy that scope. I like mine a lot. It’s a bit heavy and the glass at the edges isn’t the best, but it’s a great bang for the buck and the adjustments are very solid on mine. I’ve got mine on a 716i and it’s held up great.


Thanks! I like it also, although it was my 2nd choice behind the Vortex Strike Eagle which I have on my other AR-15 and on my AR-10. I like the reticle better on the Vortex.

I had strongly considered buying a 716i but decided on getting a Black Rain Ordnance Fallout 10 which I really like.
December 21, 2023, 11:47 PM
old rugged cross
I am pretty sure not made in Co. Smile



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December 22, 2023, 03:42 AM
sprg03-A3
quote:
Originally posted by old rugged cross:
I am pretty sure not made in Co. Smile


Looks like you are correct. Evidently made in the Philippines. Burris is based in Colorado I think.
December 25, 2023, 06:09 PM
IndianaBoy
quote:
Originally posted by sprg03-A3:
quote:
Originally posted by old rugged cross:
I am pretty sure not made in Co. Smile


Looks like you are correct. Evidently made in the Philippines. Burris is based in Colorado I think.


Made in America necessitates spending a lot more money. Nightforce, Razor AMG, some Trijicon.

Is a Nightforce ATACR a better scope than a Burris RT6? Yes. Is it $1800 dollars better? I don't think so.
December 27, 2023, 07:47 PM
old rugged cross
Maybe true, but many do not care to have in their procession a chicom product, period.



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December 27, 2023, 09:04 PM
nhracecraft
Well, the Philippines is NOT China, so there's that... Wink


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If Some is Good, and More is Better.....then Too Much, is Just Enough !!
Trump 47....Make America Great Again!
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