So we got these in a couple months ago and I decided to finally bite the bullet and try one. Mounted it onto my Tikka T3X Custom in 6.5 PRC (Hopefully someday to become a 7 PRC) and headed to the range.
FIRST THOUGHTS:
I've never been a huge Burris fan and I don't really know why. I've always thought of them as a lower end optic, but I must say that I've been wrong. They have some pretty decent glass for their price points and the Veracity PH is on par with any other $1200 rifle scope.
So for those that don't know, the Veracity PH is a rifle scope that connects to your phone and gives you a shooting solution. It's NOT a range finding scope, you will still need a range finder. What makes it a little different is that you dial the distance. Unlike other shooting solution scopes that generally give you a hold over spot, with the VPH you range the target and then turn your elevation knob until the correct distance is shown in the HUD and shoot. The scope does take into account angles of shooting and even has a digital level inside the scope.
So, you download the app, pair it with your scope and set to work. The app allows you to be a beginner or more advanced. So for the beginners, it allows you to select premade data just by selecting factory made hunting loads, no need to a beginner to go searching for all the data. Now granted this is a very basic solution since barrel length and other factors come into play but it works to start. So far they only do Federal and Hornady ammunition and they don't have all the calibers, they are still missing the 7 PRC I noticed. Each ammo seems to allow you to input the G1 or G7 data which is nice.
For the advanced, you can input all your own data and be off to the races.
I did have some issues with the app. The APP does connect with Bluetooth so you aren't supposed to need a cell signal but it did have some connectivity issues trying to upload new data from the app while at the range. It seemed to sort itself out and might have been just my phone. I will keep an eye on it though.
AT THE RANGE:
So the first step is to sight the scope. You do this like any other scope, nothing to mention here. Once sighted in, you reset the turret like many other scopes by taking out the small screws. The difference being that once you're done that, you go into the app and tell the app to reset your zero on the scope. Now you're all ready.
And then it is simple as can be. Like an idiot I forgot my range finder so I had to hope that the targets at the range were at the distances they say they are. I figured I'd just go for broke and went straight to the 400 yard targets. I turned the dial on the scope to 400 and started letting rounds fly. The scope was dead on. Turned it down to 300 and it was bang on there. So far it seems to be working exactly as it's supposed to. I'll have to wait though and try some longer ranges when I get the chance. Eventually, once I get my hand loads developed then it will be a little bit more accurate.
FINAL VERDICT:
I have to say, for $1200 it's a decent scope. Because it doesn't have a range finder built in, the scope is not heavy, which makes it perfect for hunting and packing. It's pretty user friendly as well when you're using factory ammunition (as long as it's Federal or Hornady). The only downside are of course the batteries. It takes two CR2450 watch batteries. Not as common as the 2042 batteries so pick up some extras before you head out. We will see how the battery life goes. The scope does have an auto sleep and an auto off function that you can set the timer for in the app.
FIRST THOUGHTS:
I've never been a huge Burris fan and I don't really know why. I've always thought of them as a lower end optic, but I must say that I've been wrong. They have some pretty decent glass for their price points and the Veracity PH is on par with any other $1200 rifle scope.
So for those that don't know, the Veracity PH is a rifle scope that connects to your phone and gives you a shooting solution. It's NOT a range finding scope, you will still need a range finder. What makes it a little different is that you dial the distance. Unlike other shooting solution scopes that generally give you a hold over spot, with the VPH you range the target and then turn your elevation knob until the correct distance is shown in the HUD and shoot. The scope does take into account angles of shooting and even has a digital level inside the scope.
So, you download the app, pair it with your scope and set to work. The app allows you to be a beginner or more advanced. So for the beginners, it allows you to select premade data just by selecting factory made hunting loads, no need to a beginner to go searching for all the data. Now granted this is a very basic solution since barrel length and other factors come into play but it works to start. So far they only do Federal and Hornady ammunition and they don't have all the calibers, they are still missing the 7 PRC I noticed. Each ammo seems to allow you to input the G1 or G7 data which is nice.
For the advanced, you can input all your own data and be off to the races.
I did have some issues with the app. The APP does connect with Bluetooth so you aren't supposed to need a cell signal but it did have some connectivity issues trying to upload new data from the app while at the range. It seemed to sort itself out and might have been just my phone. I will keep an eye on it though.
AT THE RANGE:
So the first step is to sight the scope. You do this like any other scope, nothing to mention here. Once sighted in, you reset the turret like many other scopes by taking out the small screws. The difference being that once you're done that, you go into the app and tell the app to reset your zero on the scope. Now you're all ready.
And then it is simple as can be. Like an idiot I forgot my range finder so I had to hope that the targets at the range were at the distances they say they are. I figured I'd just go for broke and went straight to the 400 yard targets. I turned the dial on the scope to 400 and started letting rounds fly. The scope was dead on. Turned it down to 300 and it was bang on there. So far it seems to be working exactly as it's supposed to. I'll have to wait though and try some longer ranges when I get the chance. Eventually, once I get my hand loads developed then it will be a little bit more accurate.
FINAL VERDICT:
I have to say, for $1200 it's a decent scope. Because it doesn't have a range finder built in, the scope is not heavy, which makes it perfect for hunting and packing. It's pretty user friendly as well when you're using factory ammunition (as long as it's Federal or Hornady). The only downside are of course the batteries. It takes two CR2450 watch batteries. Not as common as the 2042 batteries so pick up some extras before you head out. We will see how the battery life goes. The scope does have an auto sleep and an auto off function that you can set the timer for in the app.
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