Burris AR536 mini review

[MadMarty]

I just recently purchased a Burris AR536 from IRUNGUNS. It is a fixed 5x red/green illuminated red dot with a BDC reticle for .223 with markings to 600 yards.

This was purchased to go on my T97.

It came plastic sealed in a nice compact box.

Inside was the typical stuff ie Manual, warranty card. Also included was a nice little soft lens cloth, a special screw/knob for mounting to a carry handle, a Allen wrench and a screw on sunshade. Also included is the actual optic which has a mount attached.
From online reviews it seems like a new mount may be in order in the distant future as this one seems to be just fine with one exception that I will note below.

The optic seems well built. No metal burrs or machining marks noted as of yet. The powder coating leaves a nice matte finish with a mild texture to it but I can see that it may scuff or mar easily.

 

[MadMarty]

There is very little distortion in the glass at the extreme edge. Almost unnoticeable. The glass is bright and clear with decent contrast. I like that there is a focus ring, but I don't have need of it as of yet.

I like that there is a small wire around the caps that cover the windage/elevation knobs to keep me from losing them!

Small picatinny rails decorate the exterior for extra attachments. I don't see the use but hey, someone will toss a flashlight or laser on there I'm sure. Tacticool man, Tacticool.

The red/green illumination knob has 5 levels if brightness for each and a off portion in between which I really like. When the illumination is off the reticle is nice and black. At level 1 in bright sun there is a nearly imperceptible red or green hue to the reticle. At level 5 the reticle is very bright but not washed out with any excessive corona effect.

Please forgive my photos as it's with my iPhone. The burris is aimed at a house at the end of my cul de sac approx 140 yards away.

Of note the optic came with nice flip up caps which I like.

I did notice that the reticle is canted a couple degrees to the left. This seems to be a known issue usually caused by the mount. I'll disassemble and reassemble to see if that will fix it. As I said it's only a little cant but it is noticeable to me. I do know that there are some very high quality mounts that are available for purchase.

All in all I'm quite happy with this optic and can't wait to take the T97 out and get her zeroed in!

 

[jamesD83]

that looks perfect for that rifle - good job! I have the burris 332 on my benelli mr1. burris makes very good value optics

 

[Brianma65]

There is very little distortion in the glass at the extreme edge. Almost unnoticeable. The glass is bright and clear with decent contrast. I like that there is a focus ring, but I don't have need of it as of yet.

I like that there is a small wire around the caps that cover the windage/elevation knobs to keep me from losing them!

Small picatinny rails decorate the exterior for extra attachments. I don't see the use but hey, someone will toss a flashlight or laser on there I'm sure. Tacticool man, Tacticool.

The red/green illumination knob has 5 levels if brightness for each and a off portion in between which I really like. When the illumination is off the reticle is nice and black. At level 1 in bright sun there is a nearly imperceptible red or green hue to the reticle. At level 5 the reticle is very bright but not washed out with any excessive corona effect.

Please forgive my photos as it's with my iPhone. The burris is aimed at a house at the end of my cul de sac approx 140 yards away.

Of note the optic came with nice flip up caps which I like.

I did notice that the reticle is canted a couple degrees to the left. This seems to be a known issue usually caused by the mount. I'll disassemble and reassemble to see if that will fix it. As I said it's only a little cant but it is noticeable to me. I do know that there are some very high quality mounts that are available for purchase.

All in all I'm quite happy with this optic and can't wait to take the T97 out and get her zeroed in!

I recently purchased this same scope, the reticle is not canted, but the scope is canted in the mount..( look at it very closely). I bought an ADM-QD mount Dom ADM and it works perfect. You still have to attach the scope in the mount carefully. I think you could adjust the scope in the origional mount. I added a FF2 on top for closer shots. I real like the scope , the only setback for me is that it sits really high.

 

[MadMarty]

It does sit a tad high but it's not uncomfortable. I'll double check the optic on a level surface to check the mount!