Burris LRF vs GPO Range Guide

[FSB12B]

Burris $599
Made in japan
Lifetime warranty
10x42

GPO $650 with Doug
Chinese
5 year warranty
8x40
Lighter

Admittedly I have already ordered a pair of the GPO and really like them, including the glass quality which IMO is above a lot of non RF midrange bino’s. I’m needing a second set. My gut tells me Burris due to warranty, my brain tells me another pair of GPO due to all the features/quality. Any input or first hand reviews with either?

Thanks!

 

[pods8 (Rugged Stitching)]

Gpo is lifetime on the binos and 5yrs on electronics in writing but they do mention this in their faq section:

“WHAT IS THE WARRANTY ON GPO USA PRODUCTS WITH ELECTRONICS?
The the warranty of our electronics is 5 years. However, our electronic circuits are built and purchased in Germany, they are the most durable and advanced circuitry in the industry.

We are 100% customer focused and we know that 1 unhappy customer tells 10. We won’t let this happen. If you have any issue with your electronics after 5 years, we will find a way to keep you a happy supportive customer. ”

 

[gr8fuldoug]

Personally, I think you're better off going with the superior GPO than going with a lesser product just so if there's ever an issue the warranty is better. How about having the best quality and features and trust in the unit?

 

[FSB12B]

Haven’t put the pair I ordered from you through it’s paces yet Doug but I’m honestly impressed with it.

Anyone know what stud adaptor it takes? 1/4x20?

 

[pods8 (Rugged Stitching)]

Anyone know what stud adaptor it takes? 1/4x20?

Yes 1/4-20.

 

[FSB12B]

Thanks all, ordered a second set through Doug!

 

[FSB12B]

Last question. Line of sight mode use angle compensation correct? Didn’t see it stated directly in the manual. Thanks!

 

[lefthandedasian]

Last question. Line of sight mode use angle compensation correct? Didn’t see it stated directly in the manual. Thanks!

I just tested this, this past weekend. My 8x32 Rangeguides had to display two distances. LOS on top and HR (angle compensated) on the bottom readout. We were shooting at a 25° downward angle and the two readouts were ~40 yard difference to a 300 yard target

I used the LOS for my wind call and HR to dial for drop.

I don't think you can change the top readout to display angle compensated, I think LOS is the only option, but the bottom readout can display angle comp, angle degree, temp, humidity or pressure.

 

[FSB12B]

Thanks for that! I’ll dig through the modes and switch it up! I’ve played with the first set a bit, just need to adjust them both.

 

[Jaegerr]

How do you like the GPO range guide optically? Never ordered a pair of binoculars before but not a fan of my razor 4000 range finder using a single eye

 

[UnckleBob]

How do you like the GPO range guide optically? Never ordered a pair of binoculars before but not a fan of my razor 4000 range finder using a single eye

I could never get a single lens RF to hit anything but big targets (the wood-line vs the tree) because I found them difficult to hold steady.

With my new GPO's, I picked out a telephone pole at over 400 yards. I could not try for anything longer due to my location.

I need to study my modes. All I saw was total distance and incline degrees.

 

[FSB12B]

How do you like the GPO range guide optically? Never ordered a pair of binoculars before but not a fan of my razor 4000 range finder using a single eye

As far as glass quality?

 

[Jaegerr]

As far as glass quality?

Yes

 

[FSB12B]

Yes

Not sure what you’ve used in the past but I have pleasantly surprised with the glass so far. I haven’t tested them extensively but they are a step above the Fury and Kilo 3K. They have a slightly warmer tint. Are they a Maven B1.2/B6 good? No. Are they every bit as good as a Tract/Leupold BX4/5? So far yes.

The rangefinder and weight are great as well. Consistently ranging 2,000+ from my house on horses and cows.

 

[Jaegerr]

Not sure what you’ve used in the past but I have pleasantly surprised with the glass so far. I haven’t tested them extensively but they are a step above the Fury and Kilo 3K. They have a slightly warmer tint. Are they a Maven B1.2/B6 good? No. Are they every bit as good as a Tract/Leupold BX4/5? So far yes.

The rangefinder and weight are great as well. Consistently ranging 2,000+ from my house on horses and cows.

I've never owned a pair of binoculars; I just have my razor 4000 range finder I'm not super impressed with. The sale on the GPO rangeguide 8x40 for $650 feels like a great deal for a chest bino to use and put on a tripod and then a spotter to go with it.