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Reviews & Ratings for Burris RT-5 Ballistic 5x Red Dot Prism Sight — 39 reviews

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Burris RT-5 Ballistic 5x Red Dot Prism Sight
Burris RT-5 Ballistic 5x Red Dot Prism Sight
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Most Helpful Positive Review Great optic! Awesome glass & super accurate
This thing works great! Was easy to zero in, have it on an AR with an offset. SO MUCH better than having a red dot AND a magnifier, plus the reticle is awsome!
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I bought (2), wish I had bought more!

by DanielS, Verified Owner from CA, United States Written on November 9, 2025
Great optic. Huge Burris fan! I should have bought 4 when I had the chance.
Best Used for:
  • AR15
Would recommend: Yes
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RT-5 surprise

by Wild Bill, Verified Owner from CO, United States Written on July 18, 2025
Very pleased with this optic. The glass is bright and clear but has a slight "fishbowl" regarless of diopter adjustment, but does not appear to be an issue. As others noted, the reticle appears very small at first impression, but when used it is perfectly sized and functional. All adjustments are smooth and tight and mounting seems solid, but not adjustable for height. Very pleased at this price point.
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Perfect mid range stand-in.

by DH, Verified Owner from UT, United States Written on June 17, 2025
I love this thing, it's crisp glass and light on the gun. Illumination is good and eye relief is long enough to acquire the reticle comfortably. I have three on guns from 11" - 16" and use a canted red dot on the shorter builds. Burris has a lifetime warranty as well. This is a steal.
Pros:
  • Lightweight
  • compact
  • Clean glass
  • auto shut off
Cons:
  • Being discontinued soon
Best Used for:
  • Patrol
  • recce
  • mid and long range 556
  • 6mm arc
Would recommend: Yes
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Burris RT-5 Ballistic 5x Red Dot Prism

by finn.sniper, Verified Owner from WI, United States Written on June 13, 2025
Great price. Bought this to replace a Vortex 5x Spitfire. The Burris is far better than the Vortex. It's clearer and the reticle is less intrusive. It's a good buy, I'm very pleased. Considering buying another while it's on sale.
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GREAT DEAL for 5x prism optic

by sam, Verified Owner from MO, United States Written on May 27, 2025
Solid optic mount is strong installed on AR-22 a lot of fun 1000 rds reticle is small is why only 3stars.
Pros:
  • solid mounting
  • turns off easy
Cons:
  • reticle too small
Would recommend: Yes
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Nice prism optic approaching 6x.

by DanielS, Verified Owner from CA, United States Written on May 21, 2025
Solid product. Not sure why they are being discontinued by Burris. Great deal at Optics Planet!
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great sight

by rick, from OK, United States Written on May 18, 2025
Very clear good 5X nice sight picture most of the time I don’t even turn on just use the crosshairs.
Pros:
  • light and quick on target
Cons:
  • not for long range shooting
Best Used for:
  • Moving and shooting
Would recommend: Yes
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Great optic at reasonable cost

by TL, Verified Owner from OK, United States Written on May 16, 2025
This optic replaces red dot with magnifier at half the cost and better clarity. Just ordered two more for other firearms.
Would recommend: Yes
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GREAT OPTIC!

by SETH Eisman, Verified Owner from UT, United States Written on May 6, 2025
Great glass and reticle! Super high quality, hitting 100 yard targets with my AR!
Would recommend: Yes
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Burris RT-5

by Bryan Woodburn, Verified Owner from ID, United States Written on May 4, 2025
Burris is a brand often overlooked. I feel that they make quality products at very reasonable prices. This little sight is a perfect example. Works great and awesome glass, just like every other burris scope or sight I own.
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