Burris Eliminator

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Just ordered a Burris Eliminator Laserscope, since I have been too cheap to buy a range finder. This one is going on my 243 and I expect big things from it, using factory ammo with published ballistics, or inches dropped at 200 yards. It does the calculations based on what it can get a reflection from, hard (to 800 yards) or soft (to 550 yards), and shows on the illuminated vertical cross-hair an orange dot where the bullet will impact the target.

Sounds almost too good to be true, but it's been reviewed and folks in the know say it works! I certainly hope so, as I just need to set it for the particular ammo I am using, and figure out how the data is collected and manipulated. Now, if they can add the windage factor, we would really have something!

Anybody out there already using one of these, and if so, please share your impressions. Thanks, Red Moose
 
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PLEASE post a review of this after you get/use it! The few that Ive read were pretty supportive but there just werent enough out there to make me comfortable enough to purchase one.

Ive been thinking about buying one though and would love to hear some more fist hand impressions when you get yours.
 
Obviously I've used it. Of course I'm a bit biased but I think they are amazing. Enough so that I bought 3 of them for myself. Both of my coyote guns are sporting them now.

Just a bit of advise for you on your programming. Use the suggested drop number in the manual just as a starting point. Program it before you zero it. Then zero at 100 yards. Move a target to 500 yards if you have the space for such a shot. Range that target and use the aiming dot for that shot. Make any drop number changes you need at that point based on where that 500 yard group is.

For example, if you started with a 45 drop number (which represent 45 inches of drop at 500 yards) and you are shooting 4 inches low at 500 yards then simply add the 4 to the 45 and reprogram to 49. You're all set after that.

If you have troubles with the programming you can refer to our instructional video as well. It makes it pretty simple. People tend to over-complicate things. It's a very simple process.



Once you shoot this at distance you will love it.

As usual, if you have any issues please let me know.
 
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Originally Posted By: blopez50PLEASE post a review of this after you get/use it! The few that Ive read were pretty supportive but there just werent enough out there to make me comfortable enough to purchase one.

Ive been thinking about buying one though and would love to hear some more fist hand impressions when you get yours.

+1. The scarceness of reviews + the weight of the scope are the reasons I haven't bought one yet. I can't wait to hear about your experience.
 
Let us know how you like it. They look like a really neat setup. I wish they offered it in 6-20 or something in that range. A groundhog over 400 yards is awfully small at 12 power. For coyotes and big game though, it looks really useful.
 
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Thanks for the sage advice. This is my second Burris, as my first one was installed on a CZ 527 in 223, which I really like and still use. This Eliminator will be mounted on a new TC ICON Precision Hunter in 243, so weight is hardly an issue with that heavy platform under the scope.

I will try my best to follow the good words, and let y'all know the result.

Red Moose
 
It sounds very nice but with all of them you have to put the scope on the highest power to make the elevation correct. So you cant sit down, range and fire at a distance further than your zero and have it hit where it is suppose to without it being on the highest power. That part kinda sucks.
 
I tried one of them and it has some good points. My feeling was that the scope needs more refinement. It seemed to me that the size and peculiarities of that scope are not worth the trouble. Since I tried the scope from a friend prior to buying it, I returned it and went with a Leupold VX 3 (not VX III).
 
Originally Posted By: boliepI tried one of them and it has some good points. My feeling was that the scope needs more refinement. It seemed to me that the size and peculiarities of that scope are not worth the trouble. Since I tried the scope from a friend prior to buying it, I returned it and went with a Leupold VX 3 (not VX III).

Please elaborate if you don't mind.
 
I have read most everything available on them and I am on the fence too. Partly performance in field ranging, and price, then weight last.
 
After MUCH himmin and hawwin on what to get, I've decided to try the Eliminator. This is going on my Weatherby Accumark 338-378. It seems nobody ever comes back and posts their progress/results. I will defenitely try to make sure I do. I'm going to order it today or tomorrow.
 
My buddy bought one for hunting coyotes. The range finder works but when you attempt to use it on a some what bright day with snow on the ground you can't see the dot light up so you know where to hold it on the target. It wasnt all that bright out either. I won't be getting one unless they do something about this problem. It is useless to him if it is at all bright out with full snow on the ground.I didn't see any way to turn the brightness up
 
Originally Posted By: stanlyAfter MUCH himmin and hawwin on what to get, I've decided to try the Eliminator. This is going on my Weatherby Accumark 338-378. It seems nobody ever comes back and posts their progress/results. I will defenitely try to make sure I do. I'm going to order it today or tomorrow.

Please let us know. I would love to hear some more input on these.
 
Here is MHO as an experienced Eliminator shooter - 3 years worth of Prairie dog shooting. Additionally, I own two of them, wish I had two more and my hunting partner (Brother In Law) also owns two Eliminators. Same experience.

I have reported the pure satisfaction for these scopes on a number of chat rooms. I have no affiliation with Burris and my opinions are my own, not sponsored not biased.

I have mounted the eliminators on two .223 platforms for Prairie Dogs. I have also mounted one for a short time on an Armalite AR-10 in .308 of course. I dont see any limitations for any caliber. I have a brand new CZ 527 picking it up next week and will mount one of my Eliminators on it.

Yes, the bullet drop is supposedly only accurate at the highest power (12X) This isnt a problem because at least with the two calibers I have shot it on, the accuracy variance could not be noticed at any range 500 or under for Prairie dog sized animals. I do reload and that may have some advantage but i really havent noticed a difference for what I shoot. Yes, I wanted a bit more magnification when I bought my first Eliminator, because I was accustomed to using a 6.5 x 24 scope for Prairie dog and often liked the highest power I could use. I am old, I like to see it up close! Truth is, at 12x it is almost perfect for prairie Dogs out to 450 yards, some further. And if you want more, the newest Eliminators are 14x and the bullet drop is compensated at ALL levels of magnification.

My shooting has been primarily from a table with a shooting bag. The scope is heavier than others but from a bench, all that does is lessen recoil. No, it is not particularly a walk about scope choice. My ammunition usage since the Eliminator has dropped to about 25% of what I was shooting - and missing a lot. That savings paid for the scope fast!

Bottom line from a user with three years experience is this. Of ALL the shooting I have done in my life, and thats a lot, using this scope has been the most fun I ever had. I like to know the range of the target, I like to be able to hit with first shot if I do my job sufficiently, The size and weight is not an issue, The cost was a stretch but I still bought a second one and I recommend it whole heartedly. If you dont believe people love them, try to find a used one for sale.

Between my Brother in Law and I, estimated shots fired through Eliminators in three years are more than 8000 rounds.

Estimated Shots
 
EvanB, that was a nice review.
I don't have one, but have a friend that purchased one for a 270 WBY Mag.
So far, during only one deer season, he does nothing but brag on the scope.

I would love to have one for my 223, but I'm a little to poor to afford one.

Shayne
 
They are a bit pricey for an average guy. I ws fortunate enough to get a discount coupon from Burris for 60% off list from their store. They used them for promotions as door prizes. At that price, I believe it was $560 total, it is now close to what you can find them for on line new (I have seen $650 shipped).

I understand that Natchez Shooting Supplies on the net buys all of their warranty or refurbished scopes and might be a source. They are rare on the used market. I have only seen one in three years and it was almost retail.

If you shoot one, you will own one. Maybe 2 or more!
 


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