Reviews - Burris 300101 XTS Xtreme Tactical 25-75x70mm Spotting Scope, w/ Burris Tripod & Micro-Adjust Window Mount 300141 Reviews - BR-SS-300101-KIT

Author: Rick from Winchester, KY on Nov 18, 2012
Pros:  None
Cons:  Bad product!!!
Would recommend:  no

Rick wrote:

It's crap, don't wast your money on the Burris XTS 25-75X70. I also bought a Burris tall tri-pod and it was junk to. Ending up selling the scope at a $50 loss to some sucker.

Author: EasyPeasy from San Francisco, CA on Oct 8, 2012
Pros:  looks cool
Cons:  is unusable
Would recommend:  no

EasyPeasy wrote:

The only thing xtreme about this product is my level of disappointment. I was really excited to use this product for long distance range shooting and I spent 80% of my time trying to get this product to it's job. It's optical and mechanical engineering is Flea Market quality. The few negative reviews on optics planet are absolutely spot on. The positive review must be for some other product other than this one. I'll elaborate... 1. The Zoom Function The zoom adjustment is the eye piece and it INCREDIBLY hard to turn. Not in a broken way, in a really tightly packed greased bearing kind of way. Quickly acquiring a target by zooming in is impossible. When you have the scope kinda in focus (I say kinda because it never is really in focus) and you slowly zoom from 25x-75x it falls out of focus. so you have to then refocus at 75x and you lose your target. 2. The Focus Knob: Is amazingly bad. it will come close to being in focus but you'll be lucky if you get close. The focus only ...
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Author: S R Green (verified customer) , exas Oilfield Service Company owner, from Wimberly Texas on Feb 12, 2012
Pros:  easy to set up, rubberized finish to protect scope, etc
Cons:  at higher power it hard to find your object
Would recommend:  yes

S R Green wrote:

Great Spotting Scope!! Compares to Nikon or much higher priced spotting scopes, plus its armored for protection

Author: 4dhalibut (verified customer) , Satisfied customer (several times), from Pittsford, VT on Jul 19, 2010
Pros:  Very good light gathering ability, very good optical performance, lightweight, and compact.
Cons:  Zoom control is far too stiff.
Would recommend:  yes

4dhalibut wrote:

I bought it originally as a spotting scope for target shooting but it's way better than just that. It resolves a clear sharp image all the way out to its maximum range with little or no fogging. The zoom control is far too tight, it was so tight to begin with that the rubber grip ring broke loose and rotates freely. I have managed to loosen it up somewhat by getting a good solid death grip on the scope body and rotating the zoom from one extreme to the other repeatedly. That is my only complaint and I think it will sort itself out with time. The focus control is very smooth and, unlike some other reviews, I'm very happy with the mini-tripod that comes with it. Lets face it, for any magnification over about ten power you need a very solid mount to keep a perfectly stable image. This goes up to 75 power and even my heavy duty camera tripod couldn't keep the image perfectly steady. Overall, I'm very happy with it and strongly recommend it.

Author: Bob (verified customer) from Temple Ga on Jun 23, 2010
Pros:  seems to be sturdy and compact
Cons:  no sun visor for lense and tripod is cheep
Would recommend:  yes

Bob wrote:

Basically what I had expected but was disappointed in the lack of a sun shade and the quality of the tripod. The unit worked fine out of the box. Optics were clear and adjustment knobs were smooth.

Author: scriv from GR, Mi on Jun 16, 2010
Pros:  Had a nice looking cardboard box
Cons:  Was junk as delivered
Would recommend:  no

scriv wrote:

In short I have bought Burris products for 25 years. I recently bought a spotter from them. It was junk when it arrived, would not focus properly. Then would not work at all. I sent it to them as Instructed. Asked for some help. CSR was not comfortable with making a decision so he referred to his supervisor. He assured me that all would be taken care of to my satisfaction. I explained to him that I was in a bad spot because I needed it for the State Championship which is now this weekend. Was three weeks out when this started. Then he disappeared from the face of the earth. I was trying to make a decision and just wanted some information. It was like I didn't exist. I spent $300 on a new scope(different brand-I wasn't born yesterday) as I had to have it for the tournament. Finally get a reply today. Scope will be here tomorrow. Spend your money wisely, obviously I did not.

Author: etsaffon (verified customer) from Arizona on May 10, 2010
Pros:  small, clear
Cons:  none
Would recommend:  yes

etsaffon wrote:

I bought a c65 celstron and did not like it to view shots at 500yards. I then bought this oneand it is great. you can not beat this for the money. Clear shots out to 500yrds. have not tried further.

Author: ExcessEC (verified customer) from Santa Monica, CA on Mar 1, 2010
Pros:  Compact size and rugged design
Cons:  Optical quality
Would recommend:  yes

ExcessEC wrote:

Based on the other reviews, I was expecting better optical quality. The image is somewhat dim. It was doable, but I had a little trouble finding .223 holes on the black section of the target paper at 100 yards. And as others have said, the focus is a little too sensitive. That said, I still think it's a good scope for the cost, and I don't regret my purchase. Just don't expect it to compete with higher end scopes in terms of optical quality.

Author: k brown , retired professional, from Fulton NY on Jan 14, 2010
Pros:  Beautiful lense, size & weight
Cons:  Unable to use
Would recommend:  no

k brown wrote:

I purchased this scope brand new with great excitment in my new purchase. I opened it and tried to focus it for it's first use, I couldn't. I found myself sending it back the next morning at my own cost for replacement. Not happy at all with the product, although i'am sure that they will make it right. It seems it's a part of today's market. I' am Not happy it's made in China either.

Author: jrm (verified customer) from damascus md on Jan 9, 2010
Pros:  great entry level scope.
Cons:  supplied tripod is diffcult to work with but supports the weight of the optic well
Would recommend:  yes

jrm wrote:

I purchased this scope to identify .223 holes on a 100 yard range. It does so with ease.