MSR Riflescopes
MSR Riflescope 3-9x40mm
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The 3-9x40mm MSR riflescope is a classic, time-honored size, and still the most popular size for hunting scopes. Perfect for hunting with your modern sporting rifle, and great for pushing your target range out to the distant targets.
Suggested Retail Price: $239
Compatible Reticles
Ballistic Plex™
Simple, highly effective compensating reticle
Available On: MSR
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
200137 | Calibrated for .223 | Ballistic Plex™ | no | Matte Black | Exposed elevation | 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 | 52 MOA | 52 MOA | None | None | Matte | 12.2 in. | 13.0 oz. | none |
- Features
- User GuidesGuides
- Designed for shooters new to tactical rifles, who are ready for an affordable custom tactical riflescope
- Features the Ballistic Plex™ reticle, the most simple, effective, and elegant trajectory-compensating reticle for hunting
- Long-range accuracy in a simple design that’s easy to use
- Can be matched with any caliber or bullet weight
- Finger-adjustable, low-profile turrets create a sleek profile
- Turret indications always reflect a change in the point of impact, for pinpoint accuracy
- Separate power ring and eyepiece design accepts flip-up lens covers
- High-grade optical glass provides excellent brightness and clarity with lasting durability
- Quality, precision-ground lenses are larger than those of comparable scopes, for better light transmission
- Index-matched, Hi-Lume® multicoating aids in low-light performance and glare elimination, increasing your success rate
- Double internal spring-tension system allows the scope to hold zero through shock, recoil, and vibrations
- Precision-gauged and hand-fitted internal assemblies maintain a consistent point of impact regardless of shock and vibration; hold true throughout the magnification range
- Positive steel-on-steel adjustments ensure repeatable accuracy
- Waterproof
- Nitrogen-filled scope tubes prevent internal fogging even in cold and rain
- Durable, stress-free, solid 1-piece outer tube withstands shock and vibrations of even the heaviest-recoiling calibers
- 1-in. body tube
- Guaranteed by the Burris Forever Warranty™
- Focus is set at 50 yds. and Ballistic Plex reticle is calibrated for .22 LR (200136 only)
- Ballistic Plex reticle is calibrated for .223 for greater accuracy with popular tactical ammunition (200137 only)
MSR Riflescope 3-9x40mm is rated out of 5 by 28.
Rated 4 out of 5 by Joshuaham from Not MSR only, Everything I need in a hunting scope I bought this scope for the absolue oposite gun it was designed for, and im glad i did. This is designed for a modern sporting rifle. I needed a scope for A levergun. I find MSRs shoot real flat and can make tight little groups at moderate range. My old cowboy rounds drop off much faster and are harder to shoot at moderate ranges due to the bullet drop. This scope allows you to quickly dial 16 inchs of drop in one turn of the turret. Now its designed for the 223 but my 38-55 if zero at 100 is -6 at 150 and - 13 at 200. Thats hard to estimate in the field but this scope is clearly marked 1-16 on the dial. I think i can adapt it to any leverload for 200 yard hunting. Overall quality is good, image is fine for dawn dusk hunting here in SC we get 1 hour before and after offical sun up/ down and I think the burris is better than anything in this price range. Im shooting heavy recoiling handloads and have no problem with holding or returning to zero. I could give this scope a near perfect recomendation if it were made in 1-5 x 40 or a fixed 3 power. The only other slight is the art department got a little crazy there is a lot of writing all over the scope; Burris , MSR twice and 223 twice. I found i could rub it off with nail polish remover as I wanted a more classic look. The only thing close to this scope in quality size, features and price is the Leupold CDS vx2 and I dont think it can be had for less than twice what I paid for the Burris. As for its design, I think this scope on an MSR with a Dnz freedom mount would be a fantastic light kicking, durrable hunting rig.
Date published: 2015-12-18
Rated 5 out of 5 by DNIE from Great Performance. Very pleased with this scope so far. I compared this scope side by side along my vx-3, conquest and viper hslr. I liked the view thru my 4.5-14 MSR better than my 4-16 viper, the MSR was every bit as clear and bright in low light and was better in bright sunlight and glare conditions. The view thru the vx-3 and conquest were only minimally better for twice the price. I have this scope mounted on a boyds stocked savage axis 223 with a weaver style 20moa base. Last time I shot I had my ballistic calculator results printed out for the ammo, confirmed that it was still shooting 1" high at 100 yards. I had a 52oz "green goodness" bottle filled with water on a hill at 535 yards from the bench. I moved back 200 yards and set my sandbags on a pile of stacked timbers. I dialed the turrets 2 revolutions/ 24moa for the 69 grain bullet at 735yards and proceeded to nail it the 1st shot. Lots of luck involved I know. Proceeded to shoot more with with other ammo, had it dialed up 29.5 moa for some cheap 55gr tula managed to hit it 1 more time. Dialed it back to to 17 moa, hit a 10" round steel target 6 out of 6 times at 600 yds. I dialed scope back to zero, drove back to the bench,reset up and proceeded to shoot the same 1" high at 100. I was impressed, scope does what I want it to do.
Date published: 2016-01-29
Rated 5 out of 5 by elk hunter from GREAT SCOPE this is a great scope extremely clear and easy to use. this is my 3rd Burris scope.
great value for the money. would recommend it to anyone
Date published: 2015-05-15
Rated 5 out of 5 by MichaelMc from Great scope Scope has performed as I expected it would. This is my first Burris. I will buy another one for sure.
Date published: 2015-10-30
Rated 5 out of 5 by Shearer from Great product Made great, clean glass...great price, I have been really satisfied with both my Burris scopes
Date published: 2015-02-25
Rated 5 out of 5 by jimd from I LIKE THIS SCOPE Sighted in this morning ,,scope is clear and I could easily see 22 bullet holes,,great scope.
Date published: 2015-08-20
Rated 4 out of 5 by JBzll from Very good glass for the money First Burris Scope for me, just got it mounted on my Bushmaster AR bu haven't sighted it in yet. From what I've noticed so far is quality looks to be excellent.
Date published: 2016-01-09
Rated 5 out of 5 by Lt Dan from Top Quality .......again This is an addition to my other Burris scopes. True to the high quality that Burris has demonstrated this too is an excellent scope!
Date published: 2015-08-28
How would this particular optic perform on a 300 win mag?
They are recoil rated for it and would work, however with the performance of that cartridge I think you'd be better served with something that has target turrets and more magnification. I'd recommend a Veracity in 3-15 or the new 4-20 Veracity PH.
Date published: 2023-01-31
I just bought a Ruger American Ranch Rifle (5.56) I was looking for this scope and can not find one 4.5-14-42 mm or the 3-9-40mm, I think this would fit well on the rifle, Would you know where I could find one or would you have one at your shop I can buy
These are unfortunately discontinued, but the closest current equivalent would be the Fullfield E1. Another good one to look at is the Signature HD series.
Date published: 2022-12-16
Can I use this on 22 hornet?
Yes absolutely.
Date published: 2022-03-01
Can you use this on Henry 22 magnum rifle I know you need to get dove tail ring mount not sure of which one to get please help
Hello,
We recommend the Signature Rimfire and Airgun rings.
Date published: 2022-07-20
Does the elevation turret lock (pull up push down)? And how do you reset zero.
Hello,
The low profile adjustment knobs on MSR
riflescope features 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: 2020-03-04
What size scope cover fits the 3-9-40 MSR scope in the Butler Creek cover's ?
Hello,
I would recommend the Medium cover.
Date published: 2019-03-20
Is it possible to get a turret adjustment for the windage just as the elevation cap over cap. It would allow both to function the same. I know most don't use the windage, I do, just as much as elevation.
Unfortunately exposed windage turrets are not available.
Date published: 2018-06-15
On the larger model, AKA the 4.5-14, how would I "slip the zero" on the elevation knob?
Hello!
Here are instructions on how to do that:
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: 2018-06-01
