BurrisRifle Scope
- Rifle Scope
- 30 mm
- 1x
- 6x
- More reviewed than 68%
A well-reviewed budget LPVO with clear glass and a functional throw lever, a reasonable alternative for shooters who lost access to older discontinued low-cost options in this category.
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How it ranks among the 359 rifle scopes we track
4.5★ across 153 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
153 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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Overview
A low power variable riflescope built for fast target transitions, offering true 1x magnification at the low end and 6x at the top, on a 30mm nitrogen-filled aluminum tube.
The reticle sits on the second focal plane with an illuminated broken circle center for close, both-eyes-open shooting, plus ballistic hashmarks calibrated to 5.56/.223 for hits past 600 yards. A built-in throw lever lets magnification change without breaking cheek weld, aimed squarely at 3-gun and tactical use rather than precision long-range shooting.
- True 1x to 6x magnification
- 30mm nitrogen-filled aircraft-grade aluminum tube
- Illuminated broken circle reticle, 11 brightness settings
- Integrated throw lever for fast magnification changes
Who it's for
Fits AR-platform shooters and 3-gun competitors who need to move fast between close and mid-range targets, and anyone replacing a discontinued LPVO who wants a similarly uncluttered reticle. Not the right choice for dedicated long-range precision shooting, since the top end here is 6x.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Buyers who used this as a replacement for a discontinued low-cost LPVO were satisfied with the reticle clarity and called it a strong value against pricier competitors, and multiple reviewers confirmed it held zero through remounting and normal use. One direct comparison to a higher-end optic found the illumination dimmer in bright sun and the turrets slightly less refined, and a separate buyer had issues with how their unit was packaged and shipped rather than with the scope's performance.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- True 1x setting works well for close targets
- Held zero through remounting and one drop
- Reticle described as clear and uncluttered
- Integrated throw lever for quick magnification changes
- Illumination dimmer than a pricier scope in direct sun
- One unit arrived with a dead battery installed
Performance notes
The true 1x low end is meant to function like a red dot for close-range, both-eyes-open shooting, while the integrated throw lever lets you dial up to 6x quickly for target identification farther out. Reviewers who mounted and remounted the scope, including after a drop, reported it held zero, and the nitrogen-filled 30mm tube is built to stay waterproof and fogproof through temperature changes.
Specifications
| Brand | Burris |
|---|---|
| Model | 200472 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Objective Lens Diameter | 30 mm |
| Item Weight | 1.55 pounds |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Aluminum |
| Color | Matte Black |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Mounting Type | Weaver Mount |
| Compatible Devices | Rifle |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Scope |
| Other details | |
| Magnification Minimum | 1x |
| Magnification Maximum | 6x |
| Sport Type | ALL |
| Reticle Type | Ballistic 5X |
| Thread Type | 30mm |
| Night vision | No |
| Product Style | Scope Only |
| Field Of View | 24.5 Degrees |
| Item Type Name | Burris, M-Tac Riflescope, 6x24mm, 30mm Tube, Ballistic AR, Matte Black |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in rifle scopes.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| BurrisRifle ScopeThis product | 4.5 / 5 | 153 | 4.1 / 5 |
| UTG 3-12X44 30mm Compact ScopeUTG | 4.5 / 5 | 3,000 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Vortex Optics Diamondback Second Focal PlaneBrand | 4.7 / 5 | 1,500 | 4.3 / 5 |
| PINTY Tactical Rifle Scope Combo: Illuminated OpticsPinty | 4.4 / 5 | 1,100 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Firefield RapidStrike 1-6x24 SFP Riflescope KitFirefield | 4.5 / 5 | 900 | 4.3 / 5 |
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Questions about the Burris 200472
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Is this scope suited to long-range precision shooting?
Not primarily. Its 6x top end and close-range 1x setting are built for fast target transitions rather than dedicated long-range precision work.
Does the reticle stay useful in bright daylight?
A reviewer comparing it to a higher-end scope found the illumination visible but dimmer in direct midday sun.
Does it hold zero after being removed and remounted?
Reviewers reported it held zero after taking it off and reinstalling it, and in one case after an accidental drop.