Attention crossbow shooters: Forget the Burris Oracle X.
Sig Sauer’s BDX scopes, especially the EASY6-BDX 1-6X, combined with a Sig BDX rangefinder in a Sightlok RF-1 mount, are a far superior solution.
1. Built-in rangefinding
Before the Sightlok RF-1, the Burris Oracle X’s main advantage over Sig BDX scopes was its built-in rangefinder. The Sightlok RF-1 rangefinder mount sold here at Sightlok.com removes that advantage. The Sightlok RF-1 co-witnesses your BDX rangefinder with your BDX scope, so, just like with the Burris Oracle X, you range the target without looking through the rangefinder.
2. Greater durability
Sig builds its BDX scopes out of aluminum, so they last longer and are more durable than the plastic Burris Oracle X.
3. Better glass
Sig BDX scopes have better glass than the Burris Oracle X, especially the SIERRA6-BDX and EASY6-BDX models.
4. Better field-of-view
The Sig Sauer EASY6-BDX 1-6X gives you a field-of-view of 106 feet at 100 yards. The Burris Oracle X gives you less than half that, only 47 feet at 100 yards. A wider field-of-view lets you find the target and engage it faster.
5. More appropriate zoom range for crossbows
At the short ranges of crossbow hunting, choose a low-power variable optic (LPVO) that gives you both a 1X view and a magnified view. You find the target at 1X, then zoom in to take the shot. At 1X, you also get a wider field-of-view and can view the target with both eyes open. The Burris Oracle X is 2-7X, so it lacks the vitally important 1X setting of the Sig Sauer EASY6-BDX 1-6X.
6. Better ballistic calculator
The Sig BDX system uses ballistic software from Applied Ballistics, a respected provider used by hunters, law enforcement, and the military.
7. More flexible platform
You can use Sig BDX scopes on rifles or crossbows, while Burris designed the Burris Oracle X for crossbows only.
8. Better reticle
The reticles in Sig BDX scopes are not great, but they are considerably better than the Burris Oracle X’s reticle, which is downright primitive.
9. Better rangefinder
Sig rangefinders have a reputation for quality and accuracy, while the rangefinder in the Burris Oracle X is relatively low-powered and of unknown accuracy.
10. Greater elevation adjustment
The Sig Sauer EASY6-BDX 1-6X offers 37 MRAD of elevation and windage adjustment, while Burris doesn’t even publish the Burris Oracle X’s elevation and windage adjustment range.
11. More accurate, higher resolution “hold points”
The Sig Sauer EASY6-BDX 1-6X and the Burris Oracle X both have a vertical bar of LEDs that work as “pins” or hold points. The Sig Sauer EASY6-BDX 1-6X has greater resolution, with 194 individually addressable points.
12. Works with standard scope rings
Sig BDX scopes work with standard scope rings, so you have more mounting options.
Advantages of the Burris Oracle X
The Burris Oracle X has two advantages, if you overlook its inferior durability, glass, ballistic software, and field-of-view.
1. Potentially less expensive
Depending on the Sig BDX scope and rangefinder you choose, the Burris Oracle X can cost less than a build with the Sig Sauer EASY6-BDX. If you’re on a tight budget, Sig also makes cheaper BDX scopes. The cheapest is the SIERRA3BDX 2.5-8X, which doesn’t offer as many advantages, but is still a more reliable and better choice than the plastic Burris Oracle X. If you want more zoom, the SIERRA6BDX 2-12X is also an excellent choice.
2. Less weight
If you don’t mind having a less durable, plastic scope on your crossbow, the Burris Oracle X is about 8.1 oz lighter.
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