Burris MTAC: Quality Battlefield Optic on a Budget
My own experience with Burris began last year when I purchased Rock River Arms’ excellent LAR-15 Predator Pursuit with the intention of setting it up as a semiautomatic precision rifle (SAPR) capable of engaging targets in close quarters (CQB) out to 600 yards with the 5.56 cartridge, not an easy task. I needed an optic that allowed me to keep both eyes open like an EOTech, Aimpoint, or Trijicon reflex sight, but also allowed for reasonably precise shot placement on threats at greater distances. The optic must be tough as nails, simple to use, affordable, and above all else, reliable. Enter the Burris MTAC 1-4x24mm rifle scope.
Overview
Make no mistake, the MTAC is a combat optic, so if you …show more content…
They are cheap, reliable, and ubiquitous. While personally haven’t run my MTAC enough to weaken the battery I cannot comment on how long it should last. However, Burris claims the battery in “Constant-On” should last in excess of 5000+ hours, with a shelf life of 5 years. Additionally, Burris has built in an automatic shutoff after 2hours in order to preserve battery life in case you forget. Time will tell; in the meantime experience has taught me that it is better to have and not need, than need and not have which is why I have added several spares to my Hogue OverMolded AR-15/M-16 Storage Kit just in case Murphy’s Law rears his ugly …show more content…
This is a crucial feature for accuracy as the rear focal plane reticle design creates a situation where the amount of target area covered by the reticle is inversely proportional to magnification; as the magnification is increased, the amount of target area covered by the reticle is decreased.
Mounting
I opted to purchase Burris’ P.E.P.R. mount for my build. The one-piece cantilever mount with integral rings positions the optic 2 inches farther forward to provide extra clearance needed for a night vision device (NVD), add-on magnifier, or long eye relief scope. The “Proper Eye Position Ready” mount also features built-in, two-slot rails on the tops of the rings for convenient mounting of reflex sights or other accessories. Each top ring strap is secured with 6 Torx screws to prevent recoil-induced slippage.
Available in both 30mm or 34mm and a quick detach (QD) mount or side locking bar, the P.E.P.R. locks on tighter than a bank vault to any Mil-Std-1913 rail. The 34mm mount features a built-in 20 MOA allowing additional adjustments for elevation at extreme distances. Smooth contours and radiused edges give a streamlined appearance, reduce weight, and prevent snagging.
My own experience with Burris began last year when I purchased Rock River Arms’ excellent LAR-15 Predator Pursuit with the intention of setting it up as a semiautomatic precision rifle (SAPR) capable of engaging targets in close quarters (CQB) out to 600 yards with the 5.56 cartridge, not an easy task. I needed an optic that allowed me to keep both eyes open like an EOTech, Aimpoint, or Trijicon reflex sight, but also allowed for reasonably precise shot placement on threats at greater distances. The optic must be tough as nails, simple to use, affordable, and above all else, reliable. Enter the Burris MTAC 1-4x24mm rifle scope.
Overview
Make no mistake, the MTAC is a combat optic, so if you …show more content…
They are cheap, reliable, and ubiquitous. While personally haven’t run my MTAC enough to weaken the battery I cannot comment on how long it should last. However, Burris claims the battery in “Constant-On” should last in excess of 5000+ hours, with a shelf life of 5 years. Additionally, Burris has built in an automatic shutoff after 2hours in order to preserve battery life in case you forget. Time will tell; in the meantime experience has taught me that it is better to have and not need, than need and not have which is why I have added several spares to my Hogue OverMolded AR-15/M-16 Storage Kit just in case Murphy’s Law rears his ugly …show more content…
This is a crucial feature for accuracy as the rear focal plane reticle design creates a situation where the amount of target area covered by the reticle is inversely proportional to magnification; as the magnification is increased, the amount of target area covered by the reticle is decreased.
Mounting
I opted to purchase Burris’ P.E.P.R. mount for my build. The one-piece cantilever mount with integral rings positions the optic 2 inches farther forward to provide extra clearance needed for a night vision device (NVD), add-on magnifier, or long eye relief scope. The “Proper Eye Position Ready” mount also features built-in, two-slot rails on the tops of the rings for convenient mounting of reflex sights or other accessories. Each top ring strap is secured with 6 Torx screws to prevent recoil-induced slippage.
Available in both 30mm or 34mm and a quick detach (QD) mount or side locking bar, the P.E.P.R. locks on tighter than a bank vault to any Mil-Std-1913 rail. The 34mm mount features a built-in 20 MOA allowing additional adjustments for elevation at extreme distances. Smooth contours and radiused edges give a streamlined appearance, reduce weight, and prevent snagging.