Burris Scout Scope, Compact and Slim Optic with Medium Magnification
- Rifle Scope
- 32 mm
- 2x
- Hunting
- More reviewed than 88%
A strong choice specifically for scout-rifle builds needing long eye relief and a fast sight picture; buy from a seller you trust given one reported bad third-party experience.
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How it ranks among the 359 rifle scopes we track
4.5★ across 441 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
441 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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Overview
Model 200261 in Burris's Scout Scope line, this is a forward-mount optic with a Ballistic Plex reticle, 9.2 to 12 inches of eye relief, and a compact 9.7 inch, 13 ounce body.
Scout rifles are a specific niche, mounted forward of the action so the shooter can keep both eyes open, and this scope is built around that mounting position rather than as a general hunting scope. Owners running it on M1A, Steyr and Socom16 scout builds describe it holding up to that specific use case.
- 9.2 to 12in eye relief
- Forward-mount scout scope design
- Ballistic Plex reticle
- Fog, water and shockproof body
Who it's for
Shooters building a scout rifle setup, forward mounted for both-eyes-open shooting, are the clear fit here. It is not meant for shooters wanting a rear-mounted, high-magnification scope for long range precision.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Owners running this on scout rifles like the M1A, Steyr Scout and Socom16 praised the optical clarity, smooth power ring and solid build, several ranking it above the Leupold and Nikon models they had also tried. The main gripe was that the low-profile adjustment turrets are hard to grip without a coin, and one buyer warned about a specific third-party seller shipping a damaged unit.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Long eye relief suited to forward mounting
- Compact and light at 9.7 inches, 13 ounces
- Finger-adjustable turrets keep a low profile
- Fog, water and shockproof construction
- Turret barrels are shallow, hard to grip
- Damaged unit reported from one third-party seller
Performance notes
The forward-mounting position combined with 9.2 to 12 inches of eye relief lets shooters keep both eyes open for faster target acquisition, while the Ballistic Plex reticle gives trajectory-compensating hold points without dialing turrets between shots.
Specifications
| Brand | Burris |
|---|---|
| Model | 200261 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Objective Lens Diameter | 32 mm |
| Item Weight | 13 ounces |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Aluminum |
| Color | Black |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Mounting Type | Cantilever Mount |
| Compatible Devices | Rifle |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 ounce |
| Included Components | Scope |
| Other details | |
| Magnification Minimum | 2x |
| Sport Type | Hunting |
| Reticle Type | Ballistic Plex |
| Thread Type | metric |
| Night vision | No |
| Product Style | Ballistic Plex™ |
| Field Of View | 8 Feet |
| Item Type Name | Burris 200261 Ballistic Plex 2-7x32mm |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in rifle scopes.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burris Scout Scope, Compact and Slim Optic with Medium MagnificationThis product | 4.5 / 5 | 441 | 4.2 / 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 200261
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What rifles is the Burris Scout Scope 200261 designed for?
It is built for forward-mounted scout rifle setups, and reviewers describe using it on M1A Scout, Steyr Scout and Socom16 builds.
How much eye relief does the Burris Scout Scope have?
It offers 9.2 to 12 inches of eye relief for forward mounting.
Is the Burris Scout Scope waterproof?
Yes, it is built fog proof, waterproof and shockproof.