JMIS Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 I thinking of picking one up, any thoughts? Thank you Jeremy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnMc Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 I have the older, TAC 30 and I have been very happy with it. I have owned eotechs, aimpoints and ACOGs and the Burris is better for me.YMMV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ss+P Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 i am thinking of this scope as well so i will be interested in what people are saying now. i have three choices i am considering first is the tac 30, i believe the only big difference is on this scope the whole eye piece moves when you change magnification second is the mtac 1x4, i like this one, but it is a little bit more money. third is the mtac 1.5x6, it is the same price as the 1x4 so my question on this one is: is the extra magnification worth it on the high end and sacraficing a little on the low end. i have a shotgun scope that is a 1.5 x 4.5 and as along as the target is at least 5 yards away i can see it clearly. don't know how it would be on transition drill though. i haven't shot any 3 gun yet so i don't know how close the targets get or at what distance a 4 power scope isn't enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Tischauser Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 I bought 3 Tac30's off the Enos classifieds. I haven't shot them a bunch but they are replacing my Millet DMS-1's as the best bang for the buck backup/practice gun scopes. I run them on my 5.45x39 hoser practicee rifle, my Nordic .22 rifle, adn my backup Stag Arms 3G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shooter115 Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 I just bought a new MTAC off eBay for $360 shipped. There's a 4 paige thread on the Burris MTAC/TAC30 here. Burris MTAC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye67 Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Most folks who have them seem to like them. My brother has one and likes it. For me though, I recently purchased an MTAC from Midway USA. I received it on January 11th and when I took it out of the box the illumination didn't work at all (I tried multiple batteries, and yes they were 2032's and yes I put them in the right way). After contacting Burris and Midway, and feeling completely let down by what passes for "customer service" with them both, I returned it for a full refund and bought a Vortex Viper HS. I'm delighted with the Vortex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twodownzero Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 I'm very happy with mine, although I've only shot a few hundred rounds with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMIS Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 I picked one up myself since my original post. So far so good... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ss+P Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 ok so here is a question, why does everyone go with a 1x?x 24mm scope. the mtac comes in a 1.5x6x40mm. is/would this be a good scope for three gun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMIS Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 ok so here is a question, why does everyone go with a 1x?x 24mm scope. the mtac comes in a 1.5x6x40mm. is/would this be a good scope for three gun I didn't see that when I bought mine. I'll have to check it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkCO Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 ok so here is a question, why does everyone go with a 1x?x 24mm scope. the mtac comes in a 1.5x6x40mm. is/would this be a good scope for three gun In Open, sure. The VAST majority of rifle shots are under 250 yards, and I'd say, depending on the match, half are inside 50 yards up to 3 or 4 yards. True 1x on the low end is just faster and gives more advantage up close. I started with a 3-9, then a 2-7, then a 1.5-6 and now a 1-4. Most newer shooters overmagnify. 1x/100 yards is a good rule of thumb. When you get out past 300 yards or so, the targets at most matches are big and can be seen easily at 4x. 6x helps in that 300 to 500 yards range with small targets, but only a few matches have those. If you do a few drills at 5 to 50 yards on 1x and then on 1.5x, you will want a 1x on the low end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ss+P Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 cool thanks for your input. a buddy i work with shoots a lot of 3 gun and he keeps telling 1x6 or 1x8 and to be honest i can't afford 1200 for a scope. (i get a discount on burris) so i saw the 1.5 x 6 and thought well that will work and i can afford it. but if the vast majority of people say 4 power is enough then cool i will get a 4 power and see if i like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryboy223 Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 i have the Burris 1-4x mtac and i love it. it is very quick on close targets and plenty of magnification for our local matches where we shoot out to 300yrds. the glass is also better than i expected for a scope in that price range. i have about 1500 rounds through my rifle with this optic on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longrange2 Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 I've got the Burris MTAC and the Burris XTR 1-4x. I like both but I think I like the MTAC a little better. It's a great value. I'd also like to try a 1-6x scope like the Leupold or GRSC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskapopo Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 Like others have said you will find that 1x comes in handy more often than 6x would. I like both but if you have to pick one or the other go with a 1-4x over the 1.5-6 Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EkuJustice Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 I looked through one and for me at least, the dots were making it cluttered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rundownfid Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 I have an MTac and really like it. Not sure it is better than the more expensive ones, but it is a pretty good optic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristianHE Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 I looked thru a buddie's TAC30 and was so impressed I bought one to replace a NightForce 1-4 NXS that I ended up selling and paying for the TAC30 with $600 left over... Yes, the NF might have been a tiny bit more clear, but for me not enough to justify itself! (Although I kept my NF 2.5-10 on my LR-308) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkCO Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 (edited) I looked thru a buddie's TAC30 and was so impressed I bought one to replace a NightForce 1-4 NXS that I ended up selling and paying for the TAC30 with $600 left over... Yes, the NF might have been a tiny bit more clear, but for me not enough to justify itself! (Although I kept my NF 2.5-10 on my LR-308) You know the MTAC line now includes a 1.5-6, 3.5-10, 4.5-14 and 6.5-25? I've looked through them, have a 4.5-14 on the way for one of my mid-range rifles. Edited February 7, 2012 by MarkCO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMIS Posted February 8, 2012 Author Share Posted February 8, 2012 Now I need a throw lever for my MTAC. Does anyone know if the XTR models will fit, or any links, info for the MTAC? Thanks Jeremy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickB Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 You need a specific cat tail for the MTAC. The XTR will not fit. Charlie Drissel makes one for the MTAC as does 3 Gun Stuff... Mick Now I need a throw lever for my MTAC. Does anyone know if the XTR models will fit, or any links, info for the MTAC? Thanks Jeremy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkCO Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Now I need a throw lever for my MTAC. Does anyone know if the XTR models will fit, or any links, info for the MTAC? Thanks Jeremy No, the XTRs won't fit. In fact nothing "old" will. Driscol's are available now and 3GunStuff's will be available in about 3 weeks. I ran a prototype of the 3GunStuff, and I am waiting for one of those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaster Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 Got a burris mtac 1X4X24 Wed and out to the range yesterday. The illuminated reticle kept on going off. I could tap on off dial and it would go back on.Called Burris and they said ship it back at my expense.I said its new and defective why should I pay. Called Midway and they said ship it back and they will reimburse shipping.I liked the scope but not shure how dependeble they are. Blaster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareyH Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 Got a burris mtac 1X4X24 Wed and out to the range yesterday. The illuminated reticle kept on going off. I could tap on off dial and it would go back on.Called Burris and they said ship it back at my expense.I said its new and defective why should I pay. Called Midway and they said ship it back and they will reimburse shipping.I liked the scope but not shure how dependeble they are. Blaster This is the first I have heard of any defects with the mtacs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP5 Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 I've had one for 6 months, besides breaking over the butler cap covers, the only other problems I have seen is the lowest brightness setting is way to bright for a night shot (complete darkness, not twilight or lowlight), it washes out the target. Also, in the brightest of days, the brightest setting seems kinda dim, not a problem if you don't want to use the illumination. Otherwise I love it, I have a cat tail and scope coat coming for it. I've played around with the BDC a little bit, and it is useful and accurate for quick distance shots. Cheers, Jeremy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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