Burris Fullfield E1, II or Droptine

[Moparnut]

Just curious what anyone thinks of these three scopes. I will be buying one of the three. I have looked through a Droptine and it was decent. Just wondering if the FF1 or II might be better.

 

[jmr40]

The FF-II is a better scope than the Droptine and well worth the extra. The E1 is a newer version and I simply don't know a lot about them. One complaint some had with the FF-II is that the entire eyepiece rotates as you change magnification and flip up scope covers cannot be used. Supposedly this feature allowed for fewer parts and was partly responsible for the FF-II's reputation for ruggedness. The E1 can be used with flip up covers.

I know the FF-II is a quality scope and in my opinion is the best bang for the buck in a $200ish scope (MSRP) There are deals out there cheaper, I saw one on Amazon a few days ago for $160. The E1 may prove to be as good or better, but I still like the reticle better on the FF-II and the rotating eyepiece is not a negative for me. FF-II gets my vote.

 

[cdb1]

I have owned the E1 and the Fullfield II. They have the same glass. One of the differences as stated by jmr40 is the eyepiece. The other is the turrets. The Fullfield II has the older style with the coinslot on type where you use a penny to turn them. I can turn them with my fingers though so it's a wash for me. I also don't use flip up covers so for me there is no justification for the added cost of the E1. The next Burris I bought after having one of each was a Fullfield II. I've never owned a Droptine but have looked through them. The Fullfield and E1 seem like better scopes.

 

[1stmarine]

The E1 has some very nice glass, same as the II, but they add tiny dots in tree shape to hold for wind.
I think it is a nice addition for the average use but like all BDC / comp scopes, they have huge limitations if you are shooting long distance.

 

[I6turbo]

I've carefully compared my FF II 4.5-14x42 to my Vortex Viper 6.5-20x44 and Japan-built Sightron SII 6-24x42, Redfield Revolution 3-9x40 and Sightron SII 3-9x42. I primarily compared clarity, resolution, brightness, and just overall "pleasant to look through" attributes within the common magnification ranges. The FF II is better than any of them. It's just very slightly better than the Vortex and the Sightron 6-24 in some ways (those two are pretty near a tie and I haven't decided which is better). It's substantially better than the Sightron 3-9 and the Redfield.

 

[Sniper66]

I've carefully compared my FF II 4.5-14x42 to my Vortex Viper 6.5-20x44 and Japan-built Sightron SII 6-24x42, Redfield Revolution 3-9x40 and Sightron SII 3-9x42. I primarily compared clarity, resolution, brightness, and just overall "pleasant to look through" attributes within the common magnification ranges. The FF II is better than any of them. It's just very slightly better than the Vortex and the Sightron 6-24 in some ways (those two are pretty near a tie and I haven't decided which is better). It's substantially better than the Sightron 3-9 and the Redfield.

I have this same Burris scope and it has become one of my favorites. It is easily as good as my pricier Leupolds and better than my Bushnells and I love all of these scopes.

 

[eastbank]

I have and use a few burris scopes, but on my stalking and walking hunting rifles I like leupolds for their lighter weight. eastbank.

 

[Axis II]

I was in the same boat a few months back and found a leupold vx2 for about the same price as the e1 so i went with it cause it was clearer and sharper IMO.

 

[eastbank]

a scope i down right love is the leupold 2.5x8-36 vx-lll for my stalking rifles, I own two and they are on two light weight rifles, a 7mm08 and a .308 both left hand ren 700 SA,s. eastbank.

 

[LiveLife]

Cabela's has Burris FullField E1 3-9x40 for $149 + free shipping - http://www.cabelas.com/product/Burris-Fullfield-E-mm-Riflescope/1519078.uts