Burris Fullfield E1 Scope in 3x9x40mm Review

By Bob Shell

Apache Junction, AZ -(Ammoland.com)- One of the well-known scope makers Burris Optics sent me a Burris Fullfield E1 3x9x40mm Scope illuminated reticle scope.

This particular item is matte black, which I like. Shiny scopes have no place in the hunting field as the glare can warn off your potential trophy. It is relatively compact for its features making it handier.

Burris Fullfield E1 Scope 3x9x40mm

included with theBurris Fullfield E1 3x9x40mm Scope is a ballistic chart to help you set the scope for the optimum range you plan on shooting at. The chart can be helpful at extended ranges that may occur in some hunting situations. The owner’s manual comes in several languages, is pretty detailed, and should answer most of the questions you may have. There is a warranty on their products just by filling out the card and mailing. Burris has quite a complete list of optical related products so a visit to their website would be advisable.

There are quite a few makers of fine scopes so for a company to stay in business they have to produce a quality product and back it up with good customer service.

My experience with The Burris company indicates that they are serious about their product’s quality and customer service.

The Burris Fullfield E1 3x9x40mm Scope I received was mounted on a Ruger model 77 rifle in 243. This particular rifle is known for its accuracy, and I wanted to be able to test the scope and not worry about accuracy problems. I was interested in testing the scope not the gun.

My gun looks rough as it was singed in a fire but was not harmed in any way. At testament to Ruger quality

Our public range is a perfect place to test it as I can go out to 300 yards, which is about all the distance I intend to shoot.

Burris Fullfield E1 Scope Tested Well in all Lighting Conditions

Another thing I wanted to do is test it with different lighting conditions and set at different powers. The optics performed well at all the tested ranges and lighting conditions, something I would expect from a quality scope. The clarity and resolution was excellent at different ranges and lighting conditions. Of course, it can be adjusted for short to longer ranges as needed. I have taken it out in the desert as I intend to do some coyote hunting and I wanted to see how the Burris would pick up various things and help out with the terrain. With fast moving animals a good scope is vital to success.

Trying it out in various lighting conditions re enforced my belief that I was using a good product.

Other then hunting scopes they have some competition and tactical use. There are some handgun scopes and sights in other words something for everyone. One nice feature is their warranty known as the Forever Warranty. It covers most things and is transferrable, two important features. Other accessories such as spotting scopes and targets are available.

Burris Fullfield E1 Scope Reticle

The Burris Fullfield E1 Scope is a 3 X 9 X 40 and has a reticle that can be lit up in red. The brightness is adjustable and if you move it from poor light to a brighter spot, the red light goes out.

That is a nice feature to save on the battery life. Also if you are hunting in varying conditions you don’t have to stop and adjust your lighting situation according to the light.

The crosshair is a fine + type with lines for varying distances. The fine crosshairs enable the shooter to hit small objects at long distance and the red lighting enables us to shoot in poor light.

That is something that would be very difficult to do with a fine line crosshair without lighting. I have lost more than one fine crosshair in poor lighting conditions which a lit reticle will prevent. Since the Ruger in 243 is a good long range gun capable of hitting small targets this scope is a perfect match. With top loads the gun is capable of ½” groups at 100 yards and the Burris Fullfield E1 Scope makes it easier to obtain these results. The E1 series of scopes has various models options.

They have a Burris Fullfield E1 Scope in 6.5 X 20 X 50 for those who need the ultimate long distance optics.

There is a verity of crosshairs for various tastes. One thing I like about the website is you can look at each style of crosshairs so you can make the best selection for you before you make your purchase.

Selecting crosshairs and other features is a personal thing and if you can get a good look at the product that is a big plus.

The Burris website is very informative and I would advise a buyer to look it over as they have other products such as rings, bases and spotting scopes. When you go to the site, you can click on various countries so if you live in Spain the info is in Spanish. Since this is an international company that is a good feature. There are sights also not to mention handgun model scopes. There is a complete price list and while they are not the least expensive scopes on the market, the quality is there and they have a good warranty. I found the prices reasonable for what you get. However, I found the best prices on Burris products is still on Amazon.

If you are looking for some good optics, the Burris line deserves serious consideration. Most consumers don’t mind paying a little more if the product is a quality item backed up by the company.

There is no reason to spend a lot of money on a hunting trip only to have the scope fail at a critical time. No worries with the Burris on that end as I don’t see it failing.

Would I trust my Burris Fullfield E1 Scope on a hunting trip? You bet!

About Bob Shell:

A Custom Reloader of Obsolete and Antique Ammo, Bob Shell, writes about the subject of Guns, Ammo, Shooting and Related Subjects. Visit: www.bobshellsblog.blogspot.com