Burris Optics is an American optics company founded in 1971 by Don Burris, a former Redfield design engineer who developed several breakthrough solutions during his time there — innovations that are now industry-standard in the shooting optics world. The brand specializes in hunting and tactical scopes, red dot sights, binoculars, and sighting systems for all types of firearms. Burris is particularly valued by hunters and shooters looking for high-quality optics at a lower price point than top European premium brands, backed by the reliability of a lifetime "Forever Warranty".
Don Burris: History and Innovation
Don Burris built his engineering expertise at Redfield, where he was responsible for several landmark innovations: the first fixed-center reticle in variable-power scopes (now used in 99% of scopes on the market) and the first scopes with triple magnification ranges (4-12x and 6-18x). Dissatisfied with the limitations of his employer, he founded his own company in 1971 with a clear mission: to build scopes with wider fields of view and better light transmission than anything available at the time. The result was the introduction of the Fullfield series in 1975, which was an immediate commercial success. Don Burris passed away in 1987, but the company he founded has continued to execute his vision ever since — and in 2025 celebrates the 50th anniversary of the iconic Fullfield line.
Fullfield: Iconic Hunting Scopes
The Fullfield series is Burris's flagship product, in continuous production since 1975. The fifth generation Fullfield (2025) delivers a wider field of view than most competing scopes in its price class, multi-coat lens coatings providing over 95% light transmission per surface, and a signature "hunter first" philosophy: straightforward operation, rugged reliability, and features tailored to real hunting conditions. Available in magnification ranges from 2-8x35 to 6-24x50, with illuminated or standard Ballistic Plex reticles.
Tactical and Technological Innovations
Burris has also been a pioneer in optics technology: in 2006 the company introduced the LaserScope, the world's first scope with an integrated laser rangefinder. In 2010, the Eliminator I revolutionized long-range hunting — a scope combining a rangefinder and ballistic calculator that automatically indicates the correct holdover point on a vertical reticle scale, with no manual calculations required. FastFire (2007) is a compact red dot sight that for well over a decade was a go-to choice for hunters and tactical shooters looking for fast CQB target acquisition.
Burris at Militaria.pl
At Militaria.pl you'll find Burris scopes, red dot sights, and accessories: American shooting optics with over 50 years of innovation, covered by the lifetime Forever Warranty. Whether you're looking for a classic Fullfield hunting scope, an advanced Eliminator with ballistic calculator, or a compact FastFire for a shotgun, Burris delivers products that combine innovation with dependability. Browse available models.
