Burris Veracity 3-15x50 30mm FFP Scope Question

[Quigly]

I have an opportunity to buy a a Burris Veracity 3-15x50 30mm FFP with MOA reticle for what appears to be a good price. I've looked around, and have seen they retail for around $1000.00. My brother said he will sell it to me for $500.
I have a Remington 700 BDL chambered in 338 that needs a scope. I was thinking I could mount it on that rifle. However, after placing the scope by the rifle, it appears to be too much scope for the 700 BDL. To me it appears that the scope is not proportionate to the rifle.
On that note, I was hoping that first, someone who has experience with the Burris Veracity scope could chime in, and secondly, is it a good combination mounted on the rifle I described?

 

[bertn]

I'd buy it off of you if you change your mind

 

[Grantmac]

Not sure how any scope could "look" like too much. Last I checked they were a tool not a fashion accessory.

 

[nowarningshot]

Have one on a 1885 single shot 270. Perhaps you have the sunshade on. Really not that bad without it. Scope snobs don't like Burris, but not every rifle can have Swarovski. In my opinion, for $500, that's a buy. Most scopes are rated for 375 h&h, so it should stand up to 338wm.

 

[Quigly]

Not sure how any scope could "look" like too much. Last I checked they were a tool not a fashion accessory.

I guess it just comes down to personal preference. All my rifles except a heavy barrelelled 308 have scopes with one inch tubes. The 30mm tube makes the setup look bulky. Yes it is a tool, but what is practical and what is not. Did you see the remake of Mad Max? In the one scene of the movie
Charleze Theron pulls out an SKS with a huge scope mounted on it. That what the setup I am contemplating reminds me of. Maybe not quite.

 

[Quigly]

Have one on a 1885 single shot 270. Perhaps you have the sunshade on. Really not that bad without it. Scope snobs don't like Burris, but not every rifle can have Swarovski. In my opinion, for $500, that's a buy. Most scopes are rated for 375 h&h, so it should stand up to 338wm.

No, the sunshade is not on the scope. As a wrote in response to another poster, it is a matter of personal preference. I was just wanting to get other opinions to help make up my mind.

 

[DMS1]

That scope is a bit of a beast at 25 ounces and 14" long with an objective diameter is 58mm (2.28"). If you do choose to keep it, mount it as low as possible.

 

[Quigly]

That scope is a bit of a beast at 25 ounces and 14" long with an objective diameter is 58mm (2.28"). If you do choose to keep it, mount it as low as possible.

Thanks. This is the type of input I am looking for. I'm thinking Talley 20 moa one piece base andVortex Pro Series medium 30mm rings. I already have these, and think they would be a good combination, if I decide to mount it.

 

[bdb.hunting]

Thanks. This is the type of input I am looking for. I'm thinking Talley 20 moa one piece base andVortex Pro Series medium 30mm rings. I already have these, and think they would be a good combination, if I decide to mount it.

Sounds like a petty good combo to keep the scope low. I do agree it looks a little different with these big scopes compared to the 1" scopes. However I have found great advantage in the Bigger Objective Lens as the light transmission is wonderful.

I would say mount it and see how you like it. If you don't there is definitely a market to make a little money on it if you wanted. Burris has a great warranty as well so that's a bonus in my mind.

B

 

[Quigly]

Sounds like a petty good combo to keep the scope low. I do agree it looks a little different with these big scopes compared to the 1" scopes. However I have found great advantage in the Bigger Objective Lens as the light transmission is wonderful.

I would say mount it and see how you like it. If you don't there is definitely a market to make a little money on it if you wanted. Burris has a great warranty as well so that's a bonus in my mind.

B

Thanks. I think I will go with that. Buy it, mount it, fire it, and then decide. Like you said, I have nothing to lose.

 

[bdb.hunting]

Thanks. I think I will go with that. Buy it, mount it, fire it, and then decide. Like you said, I have nothing to lose.

Awesome, Keep us updated and a photo of it mounted would be cool.

Cheers,
B

 

[Mudduck]

If you are doing a fair bit of target / bench rest shooting with that rifle your shoulder will thank you for adding the extra Burris scope weight. I have one and I like it for certain conditions. Carrying it through heavy brush not so much, but sitting on a open logging cut in moose season or at the range - I like it a lot!