Burris AR-FFL: What It Was, Why It Disappeared, and What to Run Instead
The Burris AR-FFL red dot/laser combo is discontinued. What it was, why Burris dropped it, and the current options that replace it.
Guides
Explainers, buying advice, and product histories. Unlike our reviews, guides don't claim range time — they're the research half of the site. Looking for the compatibility engine or the 50-state legality table? Those live under Tools.
Burris Eliminator 3 vs 4 vs 5 vs 6: What Actually Changed Each Generation
Every difference between the Burris Eliminator III, IV, 5, and 6 — ranging distance, reticles, mounting, app support — and which one to buy in 2026.
Burris FastFire 2 vs 3 vs 4 vs C vs E: Which Red Dot Fits Your Gun?
All five Burris FastFire red dots compared — dot sizes, footprints, batteries, and which model fits pistols, micro-compacts, ARs, and shotguns.
Burris FastFire 3: Specs, 3 vs 8 MOA, and What Owners Report
The Burris FastFire 3 researched in full: verified specs, choosing 3 MOA vs 8 MOA, mounting and Glock MOS facts, and the honest owner consensus.
Burris FastFire 3 Footprint: What Fits, What Doesn't, and How to Mount It
The FastFire 3 uses the Docter/Noblex footprint. Every compatible optic and plate, what won't fit (RMR, RMSc), and mounting options for pistol, AR, and shotgun.
Burris Fullfield II vs E1 vs IV: 50 Years of the Classic, Explained
The Burris Fullfield line decoded — how the II, E1, and current Fullfield IV differ, verified specs and prices, and which generation to buy in 2026.
Burris Oracle X: The Rangefinding Crossbow Scope, Explained
The Burris Oracle X researched in full: how the auto-aiming crossbow scope works, verified specs, the trueing process, and its honest limitations.
Burris RT-6 1-6x24 LPVO: Specs, Strengths, and Who It's For
The Burris RT-6 1-6x24 researched in full: verified specs, the Ballistic 5X vs Ballistic AR reticle question, owner consensus, and how it stacks up under $500.
Burris Signature HD Riflescopes: The Overlooked Middle of the Lineup
Burris Signature HD guide: verified specs for all three models, the SFP/FFP split nobody mentions, and how it compares to Fullfield and Veracity.
Burris Veracity PH: The Dial-to-Distance Hunting Scope, Explained
The Burris Veracity PH researched in full: PĒK clickless turret, heads-up display, all three models' verified specs, and what happens when the battery dies.
Burris XTR II vs XTR III vs XTR Pro vs XTR PS: The Tactical Line, Explained
Burris's XTR tactical scopes compared — the discontinued XTR II, the XTR III, the Greeley-built XTR Pro, and the electronic 2025 XTR PS.
How to Zero an LPVO: Distance, Magnification, and a Zero That Holds
A start-to-finish LPVO zeroing process: picking 50/200 vs 100 yards, why you zero at max magnification, mechanical offset, and the cold-bore confirm.
SFP vs FFP Riflescopes: Which Focal Plane Actually Matters for You?
First vs second focal plane, explained without the jargon: what changes with magnification, when SFP holdovers lie to you, and which to buy for your use.
Best Steiner Binoculars for Every Use (2026): All Ten Lines Explained
The best Steiner binoculars for each job, from verified 2026 prices: Military-Marine, Navigator, Commander, Predator, Nighthunter, Safari, and more.
Steiner Marine Binoculars: Navigator vs Commander, and Why 7x50 With a Compass
Steiner's marine line researched: Navigator 7x50 vs Commander compared with verified specs and prices, why 7x50 rules on the water, and what the compass buys.
Steiner Military-Marine Binoculars: The Classic, Explained
The Steiner Military-Marine line researched in full: verified 8x30/7x50/10x50 specs and prices, how Sports-Auto Focus works, and who each size actually fits.
Steiner MPS: Specs, Footprint, Battery Life, and the New MPS-C
The Steiner MPS researched in full: verified specs, the ACRO footprint and plate situation, battery and shake-awake answers, and how the MPS-C differs.
Steiner MPS Footprint: ACRO Pattern Explained (and the MPS-C Trap)
The Steiner MPS uses the Aimpoint ACRO footprint — what fits, every plate maker, what doesn't fit, and why the MPS-C's RMSc footprint is different.
Steiner MPS vs Aimpoint ACRO P-2: The Enclosed-Emitter Duel, By the Numbers
Steiner MPS vs Aimpoint ACRO P-2 compared spec-by-spec from manufacturer data: battery life, window size, price, mounting — and who should buy which.
Where Are Burris Scopes Made? The Greeley, Colorado Story
Burris scopes are designed in Greeley, Colorado — but not all are built there. What's made in the USA, what's made overseas, and who owns Burris.