Droptine Riflescopes
Droptine™ Riflescope 3-9x40mm
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3-9x is THE classic size for hunting scopes.
The Droptine family has two 3-9x models, this one with a 40mm objective end, and one with a 50mm.
The two different models in this size:
- #200017 has the focus set at 100 yards, and is matched for centerfire rifles.
- #200019 has the focus set at just 50 yards, making it a great choice for .22 LR ammo.
The 3-9x40mm is compact and lightweight, with a nine times magnification that provides enough distance for most hunting situations.
The simple, rugged reticle has holdover for precise shots at extended ranges. The low-profile turret is finger-adjustable. A separate eyepiece and power ring allow for flip-up lens caps.
MSRP: $143 - $155
Compatible Reticles
Ballistic Plex™
Simple, highly effective compensating reticle
Available On: Droptine
Specifications
Item Number | Description | Reticles | Kit | Color | Knob Style | Illumination | Magnification | Objective Lens Diameter | Clear Objective Lens Diameter | Ocular Lens Diameter | Focal Plane | Main Tube Size | Field of View | Eye Relief | Exit Pupil | Click Value | Elevation Adjustment, Total Capability | Windage Adjustment | Parallax/Focus | Adjustable Parallax | Finish | Length | Weight | Illumination Control | Illumination Settings | Battery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
200017 | Calibrated for center fire | Ballistic Plex™ | no | Matte Black | Capped Hunter | no | 3-9x | 48 mm | 40 mm | 39 mm | RFP | 1 in. | 33 low – 13 high (ft. @ 100 yds.) | 3.1 – 3.8 in. | 13 low – 5 high (mm) | 1/4 MOA | 50 MOA | 50 MOA | Set at 100 yds | None | Matte | 12.2 in. | 13.0 oz. | none | ||
200019 | Focus set at 50 yds, calibrated for 22LR | Ballistic Plex™ | no | Matte Black | Capped Hunter | no | 3-9x | 48 mm | 40 mm | 39 mm | RFP | 1 in. | 33 low – 13 high (ft. @ 100 yds.) | 3.1 – 3.8 in. | 13 low – 5 high (mm) | 1/4 MOA | 50 MOA | 50 MOA | Focus set at 50 yds | None | Matte | 12.2 in. | 13.0 oz. | none |
- Features
- User GuidesGuides
- Long-range accuracy in a simple design that is quick and easy to use
- Features the Ballistic Plex™ reticle, the most simple, effective, and elegant trajectory-compensating reticle for hunting
- High-grade optical glass provides excellent brightness, clarity, and lasting durability
- Quality precision-ground lenses are larger than those of comparable scopes, for better light collection
- Index-matched, Hi-Lume® multicoating aids in low-light performance and glare reduction, increasing your success rate
- Durable, integrated-eyepiece design has no-slip grip for easy adjustment in the field
- Positive steel-on-steel adjustments ensure repeatable accuracy
- Waterproof
- Nitrogen-filled scope tubes prevent internal fogging even in cold and rain
- Stress-free, 1-piece, solid outer tube is durable enough to withstand shock and vibrations of even the heaviest-recoiling calibers
- 1-in. body tube
- Covered by the Burris Forever Warranty™
- Focus is set at 100 yds. for centerfire loads (200017 only)
- Focus is set at 50 yds. and reticle is calibrated for .22 LR ammo (200019 only)
- Reticle is calibrated for Sabot loads (200025 only)
Droptine™ Riflescope 3-9x40mm is rated out of 5 by 130.
Rated 5 out of 5 by Jaime308 from Can't go wrong with Burris! I love this scope went to the desert today did at least 600yard shooting with no problems hit my mark every time
Date published: 2015-08-03
Rated 5 out of 5 by robmcd from Great scope for the money! I bought this scope for a Ruger 10/22 Sporter. The quality is excellent, It has bright optics, and the 22 LR BDC works very well.
Date published: 2015-03-07
Rated 5 out of 5 by coyote down from excellent quality for the money This scope is Awesome. The clarity and brightness of the lenses is incredible. The adjustable objective and magnification ring turn very smooth and work excellent. The scope is even crystal clear on 14 power and the turrets move the crosshairs as they should and the scope passed the box test. What else can i say. Things made by burris are top of the line.
Date published: 2015-04-20
Rated 5 out of 5 by ArtR from Quite an upgrade! I bought the Droptine to replace a vintage scope on my Marlin 80E.The clarity and ease of use are impressive. I'm able to place shots within 3/4 inch at 50 yards. (mostly)
Date published: 2018-10-21
Rated 5 out of 5 by DLB1955 from Great scope and features. I bought this for my AR15 for coyote hunting and also a recent prairie dog hunt in which it preformed absolutely great. It replaced a smaller magnification scope and I'm very happy with it so far.
Date published: 2015-07-20
Rated 5 out of 5 by Randy C from First impressions Just bought this scope but haven't mounted or used yet. Very clear, nice weight and really like the simple ballistic plex reticle. Having a uncluttered reticle that gives the shooter a quick guide for use for ranges up to 500 or 600 yards is far more useable to most shooters then all the adjustment knobs, etc on most heavier scopes. If I could change anything...the top vertical line on all reticles unnecessarily clutters view and benefits nothing. I would make heavier portion of crosshairs farther from intersection and the hash marks seem too close together and too uniform to be realistic trajectory for most popular cartridges, but I haven't fired it yet so could be off on that. Nice scope, good weight and size, good useable reticle and good price.
Date published: 2016-03-13
Rated 1 out of 5 by Dhgw from Not happy Only shot about 20 bullets with the burris .22LR scope and it became defective, cant nit targets and blurred lines in the lens. Something wrong!
Date published: 2018-11-28
Rated 1 out of 5 by flojo95 from moa turrets Bought in September and have had nothing but trouble. Is the first burris rifle scope I have owned went to the Web site burris offers and tried to trouble shoot the problems I was having with not being able to get it sighted in has no up and down moa. The only way to move the crosshairs is with the windage moa turret. I have changed rings and mounts nothing has solved the problem. Done to last option going to send to burris on Monday hopefully they can solve the issue.
Date published: 2015-11-22
Rated 1 out of 5 by Jake the Rake from quality and features equal to made in China. very coarse adjustment.[1/2 moa/click] Produces wide groups. Main tube bent. I could have bought three better scopes for the price of this one.
Date published: 2019-07-28
Rated 5 out of 5 by Mikee from Perfect for the .22LR Since having purchased a 3-9x40 Droptine with the .22LR focus almost 18 months ago I have been impressed with the increased number of accurate hits I've been able to achieve in the 75m to 100m range. Using subsonic CCI ammo out to 100m on rabbits used to be impossible, now it's reliably achievable. I was so happy with the scope I've just purchased a second one for my other .22LR. I like the clarity of the optics, I love the ballistic plex and the overall scope appearance is stylish. A winning combination!
Date published: 2018-02-01
Rated 5 out of 5 by firejack from Burris Droptine 4-14 x 42 I bought this from Cabela's to put on an AR-10. I've got Burris Signatures on 3 other rifles and they are top notch/best scopes ever made. This new one cost less than half the price, is just as clear and is covered by the Burris Forever Warranty. Great deal, not like other manufacture's lower priced scopes that deliver lower price by cutting quality.
Date published: 2015-07-25
Rated 4 out of 5 by BrandonA25 from All around great scope I've been using the Burris droptine 3-9x40 for a couple months now, it's an excellent rim fire scope and is quite clear to look through out to 2-300 yards. I haven't had any problems with it and it's treated my right, the only reason why I didn't give it the full 5 stars if because I find that it's fairly firm to adjust the magnification dial, it makes it pretty hard to maintain a steady rest while looking through the scope and trying to zoom in or out to a different power.
Date published: 2016-03-18
Rated 5 out of 5 by Jack Pine Savage from I think its a great Product!!!! I bought this scope and put it on my .257 Roberts. Bore sighted it it took only 6 clicks up and 10 clicks right. Took it and shot one shot at 50 yards, hit a quarter inch to the right and good on up and down. Went to 100 yards and shot two rounds grouped good it was 3 inches low and another quarter to the right. Made the adjustments to the scope as needed shot a three round group that you could dam near cover up with a nickel!!!! Great way to start out with a new scope! Six rounds shot and it was ready to go! I do reload though so Im sure that helped also. Went to 200 yards and shot 5 rounds to see how it grouped 3 out of the five could cover with a quarter and the other 2 were just out side the group about a 1/4 I can't complain there. The next day took it out hunting to harvest a doe, a doe walked out at 175 yards one shot right in the boiler maker, all said and done got a great scope and a great tasting doe!!!!! I think its a great scope for the money no complaints on my end!
Date published: 2015-11-13
Rated 5 out of 5 by William 1960 from Absolutely the best scope in this price range ++ My first Burris was a 1988 Burris Signature series 3x9x40 on a Rem 700 30-06 recommended by my gunsmith. I hunt hard in numerous states, have harvested more than 100 deer, 80 or so antelope, dozen elk. I have used owned Nikon Monarch, Weaver Grand Slam, Leupold VX3, Sightron 3, Vortex Viper. Currently I have a Signature HD on a 300 mag and a Droptine 4.5-14's on a .308 and .243. My opinion after 45 years of hunting is that Burris is the most rugged, dependable and robust of all the brands I have tried. I put the quality of the Droptine equal to my VX3, for less than one third the cost. It is easy to sight in, and holds zero perfectly. Put a 4.5 x 14 on your kids deer rifle and you will be buying one (or more) for yourself.
Date published: 2021-12-19
Rated 4 out of 5 by nutriosopa from Burris scopes :the all-around --go to scopes I replaced a good scope with a very good and better scope. One with a simple user- friendly , non tactical settings. should have bought the Burris in the first place. Very happy with the over-all looks and performance. Burris is my " go -to" scope company.
Date published: 2015-07-30
Rated 1 out of 5 by Crawler20 from Was disappointed Initially I was happy with the droptine scope. I purchased it about and year ago and was sighting in my new rifle and after 6 shots the front part of the scope broke. In the process of trying to get it returned. Also the finish on the scope is sub par at best, least little thing touches it, it leaves a mark for eternity.
Date published: 2017-11-02
Rated 5 out of 5 by Yellowhammer from Superb product I have owned several Burris products through the years. None have failed to give less than superior service. Some have been "DROP CHECKED" a couple of times without losing zero or sustaining other damage.
Date published: 2015-06-18
Rated 1 out of 5 by WTHUNTER from Burris scopes Get blurry past 4 power, came without any lens covers
Date published: 2018-11-02
Rated 5 out of 5 by gerald from Holdover Values are great! The holdover lines with the exact values for 2 different cartridges that I asked about were provided within 24 hrs by the Customer Service Tech Rep via email.
Date published: 2015-04-01
Rated 5 out of 5 by Jim1957 from Great scope for a reasonable price Cross hairs in my scope broke 2 years ago mid season dodnt have alot of $ as it was close to CHRISTmas ,but at the same time needed a good scope I had never owned a Burris and never heard anything bad about them as I stated earlier it was near CHRISTmas and the sporting goods stores didn't have much to pick from the ones they did have were outrageously priced
There was one DropTine with a 42 mmr lens, i had always used 50mm so wasnt sure if I'd be happy with this scope but I bought it ,was set really close out of the box, had it for 2 seasons now on my 308 Scout and let me tell you I'm very pleased with it and haven't noticed much difference between the 42 or 50 mm ,great scope reasonable price ,as well as a Awesome warranty which it doesn't look like I'll ever need ,Happy hunting guys & girls good luck ,be safe & take a child hunting anytime you can ,God bless
Date published: 2020-12-23
Rated 5 out of 5 by NotNowImBusy from Very solid platform I really like the G2B Mil-Dot, using this on a ,22 cal PCP air rifle and it makes short work in calculating drop and windage.
Date published: 2015-04-19
Rated 2 out of 5 by Divertoph from Tried to reset my turret to zero and it broke I've had my 4.5x14 droptine for 2 years. Never had a problem. Today I was checking my point of impact for an upcoming hunt. After some minor adjustments I tried to zero my turret as per the instructions as I've done several times begore. The numbered ring suddenly started to turn very easily without any real effort at all. I do not have time to send the scope in for repairs as my hunt is in 2 weeks. I own 6 burris scopes and this is the first one to let me down. I'm curious if anyone else is having problems with zeroing as well.
Date published: 2017-09-24
Rated 5 out of 5 by mausernut from Excellent Scope Bought this to replace a scope I wasn't fond of. Love the clarity and since I reload and have a chronograph I am able to fun the ballistics program on your website and get distances for the hash marks. The only thing is I would like scope covers for the scope. Especially because flip up covers aren't very usable with the AO adjustment.
Date published: 2018-12-03
Rated 2 out of 5 by Kubotajon from Good glass BUT... Too short to mount on my long action rifle! Got it on there after buying different mounts but with no room to adjust eye relief. Have to either cut 3” off my stock or climb way up on it! Never can work for hunting. Glass seems nice but the windage turns but doesn’t “click”. Elevation clicks just fine though.
Date published: 2020-11-27
Rated 5 out of 5 by big buck1 from very crisp/clear after looking at all scopes in this catagorie,this one is the best dollar for dollar,and the balisticplex,is great for reaching out there giving you the peace of mind that you can make that 200 yard shot,for clean take down.
Date published: 2015-05-11
Rated 5 out of 5 by goodshot from I had a great time zeroing this scope. It was accurate as far as MOA and I made my adjustments on the dial and I was on the bulls eye. Very clear and crisp reticle and the relief was just right for my 10/22.
Date published: 2015-06-23
Rated 3 out of 5 by Mike2506 from Having some problems This scope it very nice. I've had it for 3 years now but it tends to fog up on me and isn't all that great in low light conditions. Really hope Burris will address these problems.
Date published: 2020-11-25
Rated 4 out of 5 by potterco from Good scope, good clarity,and tracks very good. only complaint I have is the crosshairs are a little heavy for target shooting, but target acquisition is good for hunting.
Date published: 2015-07-03
Rated 5 out of 5 by Archie from Great scope 3-9×40mm I bought this a few weeks ago and love it! Zeroed to 100yrs and dope lines a dead on hit targets at 200, 250 and 300yrds on first shots with my .270
Date published: 2021-10-22
Rated 4 out of 5 by Nivguy from Crystal Clear! A big upgrade from my older scope. Am confident the Ballistic reticle will extend my guns effective range!
Date published: 2015-05-05
Hi there is this scope a dial in scope so you can adjust it to suit if an animal is at 200 yards for example
While you can dial with these, there are others more suited to the task. I'd recommend something like the Signature HD or RT for those.
Date published: 2021-08-23
Would this scope handle a 338 win mag
Yes it is rated for that.
Date published: 2021-08-17
What size butler creek scope caps for a droptine 4.5x14x42
Sizes 39 and 13.
Date published: 2021-10-11
I was looking for a scope with an adjustable parallax to put on my 22 Lr. but was wanting to adjust the parallax down to 25 yards. Does this scope have this capability.
This does not, but the RT-15 does! https://www.burrisoptics.com/scopes/rt-long-range-riflescopes/rt-15-3-15x50mm
Date published: 2021-08-25
I am looking for a scope to use with my 7.62x39 AR, planning to make this my hunting rifle, and wondering if the Droptine would be a good for that. Longest shots in my woods are just a little over 100 yds.
The Droptine would absolutely work for that. I'd recommend mounting it in an AR-PEPR mount.
Date published: 2021-08-15
I’m trying to use zee rings to mount a droptine 3-9x40mm on a Winchester wildcat. Any suggestions on what ring height would work best?
I would recommend the Medium Zee Rings.
Date published: 2021-07-14
Droptine 4.5-14x42 has a tiny Phillips head screw protruding above the surface of the eyepiece, is this normal?
Yep no problem.
Date published: 2021-06-28
spec. size of this 3-9-40 scope length and width
A full list of specs is available above where you posted this question: https://www.burrisoptics.com/scopes/droptine-riflescopes-series/droptine-riflescope-3-9x40mm
Date published: 2021-06-05
How much windage and elevation adjustment is there in MOA?
40MOA
Date published: 2021-05-07
Can I use my 200019 scope on a 308?
Yes they can really be used on any caliber you choose. The main difference you'll run into will be the parallax. For the Rimfire version it is set at 50 yards.
Date published: 2021-03-26
Just got a Burris Droptine 4.5-14x42mm for my franchi momentum 6.5 Creedmore. What base, rings, etc. do I need to mount? Thank you!
According to Franchi, they are currently shipping those with Weaver bases. If your rifle does not have those, I would recommend the XTB two piece base. The Momentum should share the same drill and tap pattern as the Remington 700.
Item 410600
https://www.burrisoptics.com/mounting-systems/mounts-and-bases/xtreme-tactical-bases
Date published: 2021-02-25
Can I mount this scope on a m1a scout squad with the forward rail?
This scope will not have sufficient eye relief to be used as a scout scope. We recommend using one of the scout scopes. https://www.burrisoptics.com/scopes/scout-riflescopes
Date published: 2020-09-10
Just purchased a Droptine (model #200019) for use on my Ruger 10/22 Barracuda target rifle. Which ring height set up do you recommend please? In case you aren't familiar with the Barracuda 10/22, there is a picatinny rail on the receiver.
Signature Zee Rings in Medium
Date published: 2021-01-20
I have a Tikka 270 and i was wondering if a 4.5x14 x42 have to much magnification for Deer shooting?
It will be just fine, crank it up for open country, and go to lowest setting for brushy country.
Date published: 2020-03-30
Will the scope take the shock of a Savage axis 30.06?
All Burris Optics are recoil rated to beyond .50BMG in both directions of recoil.
Date published: 2021-07-28
What are the MOA values for the Ballistic Plex reticle range dots in the 2-7X35 Droptine scope for .22 LR? Thanks, Jungle Jim
Check this out! It will allow you to enter all of your information, and show you exactly what those value are.
https://ballistics.burrisoptics.com/reticle-analysis#:1
For the MOA values, you would want to check out this page: https://www.burrisoptics.com/reticles/ballistic-plex
Date published: 2019-07-23
Which, if any of your scopes, are still made in the U.S.A. ?
Hello,
We are proud to say the XTR III is made right here in Colorado.
Date published: 2020-12-04
Are Drop Tines made in the U.S.A. ?
Hello,
They are made in the Philippines.
Date published: 2021-01-13
I just purchased what I thought was a Burris Droptine 3-9x40mm scope from my local Canadian Tire. The scope is actually marked "Prevail" 3-9x40mm. Has the ballistic plex reticle. Box says item # 200092. No info on your site about it. What do I have here?
Hello,
The Prevail is a Canadian Tire exclusive Burris scope. The specs would be in line with the Droptine series of scopes.
Date published: 2021-09-11
Mounting a Burris Drop tine 3-9x40 (Ballistic Plex) on a Sako 300 Win Mag. Please provide me the ballistic data to match the post and the 3 dots with 180 grain Nosler Partitions @ a muzzle velocity of 3142 fps, sighted dead on at 200 yds.
I'll do you one better! Check out our ballistic tools program! You can do all kinds of cool things on here:
https://ballistics.burrisoptics.com/reticle-analysis
Date published: 2019-05-20
Hi my name is Hugo.... I don't quite understand the windage adjustment were by you lock and zero the ring via pen or sharp object.....Can someone please explain
The low profile adjustment knobs on Fullfield E1
riflescopes feature a finger adjustment for both
windage and elevation.Once you have successfully
zeroed your scope, you can set the zero on your dials
with these simple steps:
1.With turret caps removed, grip or push down on knob
top firmly to keep knob from turning.
2. Put pen or other small
object into the small hole
located on the dial, 180º
from“0”.
3. Keeping firm grip or
pressure on the knob, use
the pen to turn the dial
back to zero, lining up the
number zero with the
white indicator dot.Only
the numbered dial should
move – do not allow the
entire knob to move or else you will alter your
windage and elevation zero settings.
Date published: 2019-12-30
What bullet weight is the 2-7 droptine .22 LR calibrated for ??
Hello,
That reticle will line up best with:
CCI 40gr Mini-Mag
Remington 36gr Viper
Date published: 2021-01-20
What is the focal point on this scope. Every site seems to miss that information.
The Droptine is a second focal plane scope.
Date published: 2019-12-30
How do I change the turret caps from non graduated to numerical graduated caps on the Burris Droptine 4.5-14x42mm? I thought there would be a pin hole but cannot find any place to insert pin or place to insert small blade under caps.
Hello,
If you remove the turret cap you will find that the turrets have a small pinhole at the bottom of the turret collar. There are not exposed MOA caps available for the Droptine.
The low profile adjustment knobs on Fullfield E1
riflescopes feature a finger adjustment for both
windage and elevation.Once you have successfully
zeroed your scope, you can set the zero on your dials
with these simple steps:
1.With turret caps removed, grip or push down on knob
top firmly to keep knob from turning.
2. Put pen or other small
object into the small hole
located on the dial, 180º
from“0”.
3. Keeping firm grip or
pressure on the knob, use
the pen to turn the dial
back to zero, lining up the
number zero with the
white indicator dot.Only
the numbered dial should
move – do not allow the
entire knob to move or else you will alter your
windage and elevation zero settings.
Date published: 2021-01-20
Is the glass the same on the ff2, E1,and drop tine?
No, the E1 has different glass due to the reticle being etched in the glass. The Fullfield II and Droptine have wire reticles.
Date published: 2019-01-07
Can the Burris Droptine 4.5 x 14 x 42 scope with adjustable AO be used for close range shooting under 50 yards?
Yes it can be used, however since the parallax only goes down to 50 yards, if you are using the scope on higher magnification the picture will not be as clear inside of 50 yards.
Date published: 2021-01-20
I have a 4.5 -14 drop tine that has gotten scratched over time. I am wondering if it would be possible to get the finish restored.
We unfortunately do not have a refinishing service. For aluminum we recommend "Birchwood Casey Aluminum Black"
Date published: 2021-01-20
What size flip-up scope covers do i need for this scope?
Butler Creek 39 and 13
Date published: 2021-01-20
what rings do you suggest for a burris 200015 [droptine] on a cz 452 lr ammerican. PS low as possible and still allow bolt action to work
I recommend the High Rings.
Date published: 2018-09-14
What is the parallax fixed at on the droptine 3-9 x 50? Thanks and regards.
100 Yards.
Date published: 2018-09-14
