Burris Predator Quest 3-9x40mm Rifle Scope

Review: Burris XTR II 3–15x50 (SCR-MIL Illuminated Reticle) Build & Design The XTR II is wonderfully built. Even though it’s now discontinued, it still feels modern—solid, rugged, and surprisingly lightweight for a tactical optic in this category. The turrets are crisp with positive clicks, tracking feels reliable, and the illumination controls are intuitive. It gives confidence right away that this scope can handle hard use. Reticle (SCR-MIL Illuminated) The SCR-MIL reticle is one of the standout features. It’s clean, precise, and very usable for both tactical and precision applications. The illumination is sharp and not overly bright, making it practical in low-light situations without washing out the target. Performance at Low Magnification At the lower end (around 3–6x), the scope really shines. The glass is clear, edge-to-edge performance is strong, and sight picture acquisition is quick. At this range, it feels like you’re looking through a high-quality optic, making it excellent for closer shots or hunting scenarios. Optical Quality at Higher Magnification This is where the main drawback comes in. At 10x and above, the brightness noticeably drops. The image can look dim—almost like wearing tinted sunglasses. While still usable, this dimming effect makes long-range shooting in less-than-ideal light more challenging. For a scope in this class, the expectation is better light transmission at max magnification. Comparison to Nikon FX1000 Compared to older optics like the Nikon FX1000 series, the Burris XTR II comes across as the more modern, feature-rich scope. The build quality, turrets, and reticle are all superior. However, when it comes to the single most important factor—glass clarity—the Japanese glass in the FX1000 completely outshines the XTR II. The Nikon delivers brighter, crisper images at distance, making precise impacts easier. That’s the one area where this otherwise excellent Burris falls short: the actual reason you use a scope, which is to clearly see and engage your target. Final Thoughts The Burris XTR II 3–15x is a scope with excellent build quality, a great reticle, and strong low-to-mid magnification performance. However, its optical limitations at the high end prevent it from truly competing with premium glass. For the price (especially at closeout deals from EuroOptic), it’s a very good value for shooters who want durability and features over top-tier glass clarity. Pros: • Solid, lightweight build • Excellent SCR-MIL illuminated reticle • Reliable tracking and turrets • Great performance at low magnification Cons: • Noticeable dimming at higher magnification • Glass clarity inferior to older Japanese optics like the Nikon FX1000 • Discontinued model (limited support/availability)

Love this optic so far. Holds zero on my lr-308 Aero build. super clean reticle and clear glass. Shot out to 600 yds no problem.

Great scope! Clear glass, audible clicks on the turret and has a quality feel to it. I have this scope on a lightweight 300 PRC I put together for elk hunting and it holds a zero perfectly.

For the price, this scope is nothing short of excellent. Crystal clear glass, great reticle, great turrets/adjustments and overall, it just feels “robust.” The illuminated reticle is also quite helpful in low-light conditions. I put this scope on my suppressed 18” 6.5 Grendel AR with a Warne 20 MOA Precision Cantilever Mount, and I’m extremely happy with its performance out to 1,000 yards.

Crystal clear glass, detailed reticles, solid mounts, custom turrets and all of this backed by a no questions asked, lifetime warranty? Can't go wrong!!