Burris XTR PS Riflescope: First Look

Developed for competitive and long-range shooters, the new XTR PS combines Burris’ micro-adjustable PĒK (Programmable Elevation Knob) technology and an advanced onboard HUD data center with a one-piece 34mm main tube chassis. 

The Burris PĒK system facilitiates elevation adjustment with its clickless turret and digital position sensor. Unlike conventional turrets, the PĒK achieves a 1/30 MIL adjustment accuracy, compared to the coarser 1/4 or 1/8 MOA and 1/10 MIL standards of most scopes. This advanced system enables long-range shooters to achieve pinpoint bullet drop compensation, extending accuracy and performance beyond traditional competition and tactical optics.

The XTR PS HUD delivers eight data zones, providing firing solution information at a glance. Central to the display is the elevation position, or "dial-to-distance," which is expressed in yards, meters, or MIL. By simply ranging the target distance and rotating the elevation knob to match, shooters can eliminate complex on-the-fly BDC calculations, reliance on dope cards, and the risk of dialing errors. The PĒK system further enhances accuracy with a single rotation offering over 19 MILs of adjustment.

Among the HUD’s additional features are wind hold, unit of measure, battery meter, digital riflescope level, wind direction, wind speed, density altitude, and angle compensation. New for competition shooters, an innovative countdown timer has been added, ensuring time management during matches. 

Burris engineers have integrated the XTR PS with the BurrisConnect app, allowing users to create and upload custom ballistic profiles directly from their mobile devices. Once stored locally, these profiles enable the system to operate independently of the app, ensuring uninterrupted performance in the field. Each ballistic profile includes over 20 density altitude curves. These curves can be selected directly on the scope using its intuitive onboard controls, providing precision and ease of use in any setting.

Offered in 3-18x50 and 5.5-30x56 magnification ranges, the XTR PS comes with additional key features. These include the “Christmas tree style” Burris SCR 2 illuminated FFP reticle in dual-color (red/green), zero click stop adjustment knob, side focus parallax adjustment, ED glass for exceptional clarity and image fidelity, index-matched, Hi-Lume multi-coated lenses, and a single-piece milled 6061-T6 aluminum housing. The soft-touch side array buttons located outboard of the parallax adjustment knob are designed for ergonomic menu operation.

For more information on the XTR PS riflescope or other Burris products, visit BurrisOptics.com.

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