Garmin Xero A1i Vs Burris Oracle 2

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[longdrawarcher]

I was planning on getting the garmin, but my shop said there has been lots of issues with them. They said the Burris is a better sight. So I’ve been doing my research, and the Burris is definitely going to be what I purchase. Once my rx7 ultra comes in I’ll be buying that sight.

[buckstop]

Dude I am so glad you did this. I own the Garmin xero A1, the A1i pro, and the first Burris Oracle.
The Burris is WAY easier to set up. The trigger and range finder is hands down better. Down fall is the trigger is easy to bump and turn on. As you said, the clutter in the housing is bad. That's actually why I bought a Garmin.
The Garmin has more bells and whistles. The clear housing is awesome. The pro has micro adjust knobs which help a ton. Here's my issues, the dang reticle alignment is a damn nightmare. It is WAY to hard to see the arrows telling you which way to adjust. I tried everything to see this better. As of today, I sent my pro back. The range finder was not true. It was showing crazy ranges.
All in all the Burris is barebones like you said. Hard to see stuff with the clutter in the housing, but hands down a way better sight for deer hunting.

[casualobserver]

I bought the Burris in 2019 when it came out.
It's been amazing and an absolute game changer.
It don't carry a range finder anymore and it's awesome
Yes it doesn't like fog
No side bar here... Revolt X (33" ata) shoots lights out to 70 yards no problem.
Do not have to shoot to 60 yd to sigh it in.
Laser setup at 10 yards
Set your 20 yd pin
Shoot at 31 yd.
Shoot again at 42 yd (11 yard increments)
Done.

[dangerousfarmer]

Great review. I was leaning towards the Burris and now, that’s definitely what I’m gonna go with.

[WilfridMallette]

the Burris has a forever warranty that fixes or replaces the scope that even transfers with ownership. That reason alone gives Burris the win

[davidragland]

Great video. Thank you for the honest compassion and review. More reviews should be as honest as you. Thank you. Merry Christmas

[doncaruso]

The Garmin you better have a pre sighted in back up sight in case something happens. But the Burris has a back up built in with the twenty yàrd pin, Garmin has no back up.

[heliarc]

I bought the Garmin when it first came out. I didn’t run a front stabilizer at all. I didn’t care for it now I’m back to a regular site.

[glenjames]

Cool video m8. Have the garmin... getting the burriss. Need the longer range availability of it for shooting heavy slow arrows

[ytarrow]

Garmin's warranty is only for a year, but Burris' warranty is for LIFE.

[longshotdiedtired]

I have Garmin taste and EZV money glad I love the EZV lol

[Ranger_k]

Someone needs to come out with one that bridges the gaps between the two of them

[rubencocan]

The garmin may have lots of features but I feel like that calls for lots of problems. Plus the Burris has an unconditional life time warranty last I checked so you can even buy a used one and if it has issues, Burris will replace or repair it. But there both good in there own ways.

[ThePjpulvermacher]

these seem cool, but for me the reliability of a stationary 3 or 4 or 5 pin in the woods makes it the best option for me.

[prolific]

Can either one see thru a see thru blind? Low light?

[chucklewis]

One downside to both is that several states don't allow them..

[JohnNeedham-zkms]

The garmin a1i pro I spent 60 bucks on a cheap chronograph shot it threw got the speed set my 20 yard zero and alined the zero with the laser all my pens were set dead on lethal I’m shooting a 100 yards like it’s 20 I have 4 different arrow profiles I can use two that are 70 pounds a 450 grain arrow with a dead meat a lighter arrow just to play with at long range two at 80 pounds a 450 with a dead meat a 525 with a megameat for hogs and can swap them fast I shot a hog at 80 didn’t go 20 yards and I’m no a pro by no means I did spent a lot I bought the garmin a Mathew lift and the sight weighs the front down it’s not bad at 80 pounds but I might buy a back bar

[tommyhorne]

I never got my Garmin to sight in! Therefore I returned for a refund!
Tried for 3 weeks straight! Had a buddy helping me too! Neither one could figure out what was wrong!

[FlyinZXR]

Too bulky and heavy. Maybe when the technology comes to make them smaller and lighter. Their crossbow sight is big too but at least it’s on a rifle type platform where it won’t lean to one side. I just heard that Burris offers a huge law enforcement/ military discount, like 55%.