The Ultimate Guide to the Burris Scout 2-7x32mm Scope: Precision and Versatility for Every Firearm Enthusiast

For shooters seeking an optic that blends rugged reliability with exceptional versatility and rapid target acquisition, the Burris Scout 2-7x32mm Matte Black Scope (MPN: 200261) stands out as a premier choice. Engineered to meet the demanding requirements of specialized firearms like scout rifles, slug guns, muzzleloaders, and even formidable big bore magnums, this scope is designed for those who value performance, durability, and a wide field of view in challenging shooting scenarios. Available at DEGuns, this Burris optic represents a significant investment in your shooting precision and comfort.

What is a Scout Scope and Why is the Burris 2-7x32mm Ideal?

A scout scope is characterized by its forward mounting position, typically ahead of the receiver, offering a very long eye relief. This unique setup provides several distinct advantages for specific firearm types and shooting styles:

• Enhanced Situational Awareness: With the optic mounted forward, the shooter can maintain both eyes open, offering an unhindered peripheral view of their surroundings. This is crucial in dynamic hunting situations, for quick follow-up shots, or when navigating dense terrain.
• Safety with Heavy Recoil: The extended eye relief virtually eliminates the risk of "scope bite" – where a traditional rear-mounted scope can impact the shooter's brow under heavy recoil. This makes the Burris Scout an exceptionally safe and comfortable choice for powerful calibers and firearms.
• Accommodates Diverse Firearm Designs: Many rifles, especially lever-actions, muzzleloaders, and certain shotguns, do not have ample rail space or ergonomic designs for traditional rear-mounted optics. The forward-mounted design of the Burris Scout bypasses these limitations, making it a perfect fit for a broader range of firearms.
• Rapid Target Acquisition: The ability to shoot with both eyes open, combined with the scope's wide field of view, allows for incredibly fast target identification and engagement, especially important in close-to-medium range encounters.

The Burris Scout 2-7x32mm excels in fulfilling this critical role, offering a magnification range that is practical for both close-quarters and extended shots, all while upholding the core principles of the scout rifle concept.

Unpacking the Burris Scout 2-7x32mm's Core Features

Let's delve deeper into the specific design elements that make the Burris 2-7x32mm an exceptional optic for demanding users.

Versatile Magnification: 2-7x Range

The 2-7x magnification range offers an ideal balance for a variety of shooting applications. At 2x, you get a wide, clear field of view perfect for fast, close-range engagements, dense brush hunting, or rapid target tracking. As you dial up to 7x, the scope provides sufficient magnification for more precise shots at moderate distances, allowing for detailed target identification and improved accuracy. This range makes it incredibly adaptable, whether you're stalking game in thick woods or aiming for a distant target.

Optimal Objective Lens: 32mm Clarity

The 32mm objective lens strikes a perfect balance between light gathering capability and compact design. While larger objectives might gather more light, they also add significant bulk and weight. The 32mm objective on the Burris Scout ensures excellent light transmission for clear, bright images even in lower light conditions, without making the scope unwieldy or compromising its forward-mounted ergonomics. This is crucial for hunters who often operate during dawn or dusk.

The Advantage of Long Eye Relief: 12" - 9.20"

One of the most defining characteristics of any scout scope is its long eye relief, and the Burris 2-7x32mm delivers impressively with a range of 12 inches down to 9.20 inches. This generous eye relief is paramount for:

• User Comfort and Safety: As mentioned, it prevents scope contact with the brow during recoil, ensuring a safe and comfortable shooting experience even with powerful cartridges.
• Flexible Mounting Options: It allows the scope to be mounted significantly forward on the rifle, clearing the action and allowing for easy loading, ejection, and manipulation of the firearm.
• Situational Awareness: By positioning the optic further from the eye, it naturally encourages shooting with both eyes open, enhancing peripheral vision and overall awareness of your environment.

The Ballistic Plex Reticle: Intelligent Aiming

The Ballistic Plex reticle is a hallmark of Burris's innovative design, providing intuitive holdover points for various distances. Unlike a simple duplex reticle, the Ballistic Plex features a thicker bottom post with smaller, equally spaced hash marks below the main crosshair. This design empowers shooters to:

• Compensate for Bullet Drop: The hash marks serve as accurate reference points for bullet drop compensation, allowing you to hold over your target at known distances without manually adjusting your turrets. This is particularly valuable in hunting or fast-paced shooting scenarios where quick adjustments are needed.
• Enhance Accuracy at Range: While not as complex as some multi-purpose reticles, the Ballistic Plex is incredibly effective for hunting and general shooting, simplifying the process of making accurate shots at varying distances.
• Maintain a Clean Sight Picture: The reticle remains uncluttered, ensuring a clear view of your target, which is essential for rapid target acquisition and precise shot placement.

Optical Excellence: Fully Multi-Coated Lenses

The Burris Scout 2-7x32mm features fully multi-coated lenses. This means that all air-to-glass surfaces have multiple layers of anti-reflective coatings. The benefits are significant:

• Superior Light Transmission: Maximizes the amount of light passing through the scope, resulting in brighter, clearer, and higher-contrast images, especially beneficial in low-light conditions.
• Reduced Glare and Reflections: Minimizes internal reflections and external glare, ensuring a crisp sight picture even when shooting towards the sun or in bright environments.
• Enhanced Color Fidelity: Provides true-to-life color reproduction, making it easier to identify targets and distinguish details.

Precision Adjustments: Steel-on-Steel Turrets

The Burris Scout incorporates steel-on-steel adjustment systems for both windage and elevation. This premium construction ensures:

• Exceptional Durability: Steel components offer superior resistance to wear and tear compared to brass or other materials, ensuring long-term reliability and performance.
• Repeatable Accuracy: The precise engagement of steel on steel allows for highly accurate and repeatable clicks. When you make an adjustment, you can trust that the reticle will move exactly as intended, and return to zero consistently.
• Crisp, Tactile Clicks: Each .25 MOA click is distinct and audible, providing positive feedback as you make adjustments, even in challenging conditions or when wearing gloves. The total elevation and windage adjustment range of 66 inches at 100 yards (equivalent to 66 MOA) offers ample travel for zeroing across various distances and calibers.

Robust Construction: 1-inch Tube and Matte Black Finish

Built for the rigors of the outdoors, the Burris Scout 2-7x32mm features a durable 1-inch (25.4mm) main tube. This standard diameter allows for a wide array of mounting options and ensures compatibility with common rings and bases. The matte black finish reduces glare, preventing reflections that could spook game or give away your position. Its overall compact length of 9.70 inches and a mere weight of 13 ounces ensures it won't add unnecessary bulk to your firearm setup.

Real-World Applications: Where the Burris Scout Shines

The design principles of the Burris Scout 2-7x32mm make it exceptionally well-suited for a variety of specific firearms and shooting disciplines:

• Classic Scout Rifles: For enthusiasts of Jeff Cooper's scout rifle concept (e.g., Ruger Gunsite Scout, Steyr Scout), this scope is the quintessential optic, providing the long eye relief and forward mounting essential to the platform's philosophy.
• Slug Guns: Shotguns chambered for slugs can achieve impressive accuracy at medium ranges. The Burris Scout, with its long eye relief and durable construction, handles the significant recoil of slug rounds while providing the necessary magnification for precise aiming.
• Muzzleloaders: Modern muzzleloaders are capable of incredible accuracy. The Burris Scout's robust build and ability to handle heavy recoil make it an excellent choice for these powerful black powder firearms, allowing hunters to extend their effective range.
• Big Bore Magnums: Rifles chambered in potent calibers like .375 H&H, .45-70 Gov't, or even .50 BMG (in some custom applications) produce substantial recoil. The generous eye relief of the Burris Scout is a critical safety feature, ensuring the shooter's comfort and preventing injury.
• Lever-Action Rifles: Many traditional lever-action rifles eject spent casings upwards, making it difficult to mount a conventional scope. The forward-mounted Burris Scout clears the action completely, allowing for smooth operation while still providing optical precision.
• Survival and General Purpose Rifles: For a rifle intended for diverse use, from hunting to emergency preparedness, the Burris Scout offers the durability, rapid target acquisition, and broad utility needed in unpredictable situations.

Why Choose the Burris Scout 2-7x32mm? Key Benefits for Shooters

When considering an optic for your firearm, the Burris Scout offers compelling advantages:

• Unmatched Versatility: Adapts seamlessly to multiple firearm types, solving common mounting challenges and expanding the utility of your rifle or shotgun.
• Superior Safety and Comfort: The long eye relief is a game-changer for high-recoil firearms, promoting safer and more comfortable shooting sessions.
• Lightning-Fast Target Acquisition: The "both eyes open" shooting capability, combined with a wide field of view, means you can get on target faster and maintain crucial situational awareness.
• Exceptional Optical Clarity: Fully multi-coated lenses deliver bright, clear, and high-contrast images, even in challenging lighting conditions.
• Built to Last: With steel-on-steel adjustments, a durable 1-inch tube, and Burris's reputation for quality, this scope is designed to withstand the rigors of field use.
• Precision Aiming: The Ballistic Plex reticle provides intuitive holdover points, simplifying long-range shooting and increasing first-shot accuracy.
• Lightweight and Compact: Its modest weight and dimensions ensure it won't unbalance your firearm or add unnecessary bulk.

Considering a Scout Scope? Essential Questions to Ask

If you're exploring the idea of integrating a scout scope into your setup, here are some common questions and how the Burris Scout 2-7x32mm provides excellent answers:

• "What magnification do I really need for my hunting style?"
  • The 2-7x range of the Burris Scout is ideal for the vast majority of hunting scenarios, offering low power for close, fast shots and enough magnification for precise placement at moderate distances (out to 200-300 yards for many calibers, depending on skill and cartridge).
• "How important is eye relief for my particular firearm and my comfort?"
  • If you shoot a high-recoil rifle, a firearm with an awkward traditional mounting area (like a lever-action), or simply prioritize maximum comfort and safety, the Burris Scout's 9.20" - 12" eye relief is incredibly important and a primary reason to choose this optic.
• "Which reticle is best for quick aiming and compensating for bullet drop without complex adjustments?"
  • The Ballistic Plex reticle in the Burris Scout is specifically designed for this. It offers simple, intuitive holdover points that allow for rapid compensation for bullet drop, making it perfect for hunting and field applications where speed and simplicity are key.
• "Will a forward-mounted scope affect my accuracy or zero retention?"
  • When properly mounted, a quality scout scope like the Burris 2-7x32mm provides excellent accuracy and maintains zero reliably. Its robust steel-on-steel adjustment system ensures consistent tracking and hold.

Maintaining Your Burris Scout Scope

To ensure your Burris Scout 2-7x32mm provides years of reliable service, a few simple maintenance steps are recommended:

• Regular Cleaning: Use a soft lens brush or compressed air to remove loose debris, followed by a high-quality lens cloth and lens cleaning solution for smudges. Avoid harsh chemicals.
• Check Mounts: Periodically inspect your scope rings and base screws to ensure they remain tight and secure. Loose mounts can lead to poor accuracy and lost zero.
• Storage: Store your scope in a dry, temperate environment, preferably with protective caps on the lenses.

The Burris Scout 2-7x32mm is more than just a scope; it's a precision instrument designed to enhance your shooting experience across a diverse array of firearms. Its thoughtful engineering, combining long eye relief, versatile magnification, and the intuitive Ballistic Plex reticle, makes it an indispensable tool for hunters, tactical users, and anyone seeking a durable, high-performance optic for their specialized rifle or shotgun. Discover the difference this exceptional optic can make for your shooting needs.

Available now at DEGuns, the Burris Scout 2-7x32mm Matte Black Scope (UPC: 000381002617) is ready to transform your shooting capabilities.

Burris Scout 2-7x32mm Scope Specifications

Feature	Detail
Brand	Burris
Model	Scout
MPN	200261
SKU	85437
UPC	000381002617
Magnification	2-7x
Objective Diameter	32mm
Tube Diameter	1"
Color	Black
Finish	Matte
Reticle	Ballistic Plex
Focal Plane	Rear
Eye Relief	12" - 9.20"
Field of View	23 - 8 ft @ 100 yds
Adjustment Size	.25 MOA
Windage/Elevation	66" @ 100 yds (66 MOA total)
Optic Coating	Fully Multi-Coated
Length	9.70"
Weight	13 oz
Exit Pupil	16 - 4.60mm
Firearm Type	Rifle (Scout, Muzzleloader, Shotgun Slug, Big Bore)