Garmin warranty is 1 year. Burris Oracle is lifetime even if you sell it to someone it is still covered. I am on the fence about buying right now, that's why i'm here. UPDATE: 1. I bought the Oracle, there is just now way I could be left with a clear window if things failed 2. Lifetime warranty on Oracle to anyone who may send it in UPDATE: 2 Got Burris sighted in 20 yard pin and then discovered ranger finder is faulty, 8 hours of wasted time Sent it back and ordered the Garmin A1i UPDATE: 3 Got the Garmin A1i today, install, set-up and calibration is way easier than everyone says imop. 100% happy.
I own both of these sights. My thoughts : Garmin is harder to set up. Meaning the reticle setup. It's tuff to see the arrows. Lots of bells and whistles. Batteries last longer. I've used Garmin's customer service- very polite and helpful. Stayed on the phone for a long time until I was totally dine with what I needed.The clear view with no clutter sold me. The Burris is easier to set up. Their range finder is more accurate. The battery used in the Lazer for set up dies Super fast. The trigger on the sight can be tripped too easily. This causes the battery to die faster. The line in the center for your dot is a pain in the butt. I had to have my unit replaced. They did replace it. It was a Nightmare getting my replacement. They were rude and I ended up calling some guy high up after months of waiting to get my replacement. So keep that in mind about the warranty. Their customer service was horrible to deal with.
Thanks Lucas. I can't believe you didn't mention the warranty. The discussions on AT always come around to warranty. Saying that, I have had the Garmin Xero A1i since last July. I love it, and can't see myself going back anytime soon.
@@ArcheryTalkVideo I can vouch for their warranty. It's one of the few products that Stoeger Canada (who handles Burris in Canada) doesn't mess around with.
Just to clarify there are two different option for the Garmin Xero. The A1 is the same price as the Burris at $799 but does not have a lot of the options as in the A1 doesn’t have different arrow profiles and you can’t connect it to a watch just to name a few of you want those options you will have to go with the A1i which is $999. So in my opinion the Burris is the better option and you save $200.
I'm still leaning towards the Burris, but I'd be really happy if you could send me each sight after hunting season ends. Let me shoot them at the range for a week, and then I'll send them back. I'll even offer up the missus as collateral. She's a great cook, has great sense of humor, and loves to travel. :D
My concern with the Garmin is the lens. In real hunting conditions, could it frost over? Impede view with rain or debris getting on it? I’ve been looking at these for a while, but the lens on the Garmin makes me lean toward the Burris? Is my concern warranted?
I’ve shot with it in freezing rain, snow, and dusty conditions with no issues so far. But I am just one person. I’d imagine others have different experiences.
It's all in the initial set up. They work a bit differently, but during the set up process you get everything aligned properly so that the bow ranges what you are aiming at. You aim with both at full draw through the peep. Super simple...once you get comfortable with it.
Either way they "both" are way to expensive for me. I'll go with the tru glow (single) power for and a $75 range finder. Great review though very thorough and unbiased.👍
If you could share your opinion on the A1i clarity on animals out to 60-90 yds. In looking thru the sight I personally felt it not to be very clear but you have used it for 2 years and would like your opinion on this clarity out to longer distances please?
I’ve not seen any animals out that far. It’s pretty thick where I hunt. I’ve shot targets out to a bit under 80, but that’s a far cry from a deer or elk. I’ve been fairly happy with the clarity. No glass would be a bit clearer, but the difference is small enough that I’m not bothered by it. But your mileage may vary. I suspect it’s not for everyone. The Burris is a fantastic alternative.
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I live in Canada and have hunted with the Garmin several times in freezing temperatures. No issues. The only problem I've had with it was when there is snow on the ground and the sun is shining really bright off of it. The LED "pin" can get lost in all of that light if you don't have it on the brightest setting.
@@munkay_magickstudios8681 I have not had any issues like this. I've also hunted hogs with the Garmin in Texas when it was hot and humid and no fogging there either. I do replace the battery at the begging of hunting season to make sure there are no issues, but that's it.
@@munkay_magickstudios8681 You're welcome. I have no doubt the Burris is just as robust. The only real downside for both is weight and price. Fit and finish is better on the Garmin.
You didn't mention anything about battery life or battery indicators to make sure you're good for a long sit. Do they use the same battery? I think I recently saw the Burris around $500, have you seen the same? Would that price point change your mind? Otherwise, Thanks for the great comparison. Also, will you be comparing these to the new Omega sight soon?
I haven't talked to anybody about the Omega sight, but it certainly wouldn't hurt to ask. As for battery life, it's pretty good on both. I got a full year out of the Garmin and I replaced it before it went dead (though I do shoot a lot of different bows/sights, so take that into account). The Oracle battery didn't last me quite as long. But both are easy and affordable to replace. I will say I got some strange battery readings on the Garmin. It would look low one day and full again the next. If I was to go on a big hunting trip, I'd probably pop in a fresh battery just in case - or at least bring along a spare.
I'm not trying to bash anyone for using either of these. Its great that such a product exists but for me personally I like the fact that I have to practice and get used to eyeballing different distances to learn how to shoot more accurately. I do use a range finder but only to check distances when I first get in the stand not when a deer steps into range. I use the 3 pin trophy ridge hotwire site but I feel like some of the skill is lost when we have gadgets that just tell us automatically where the deer is at.
Understandable. For where I do most of my hunting, a three-pin sight is plenty. It’s all trees, so there’s not a lot of shots beyond 30 yards that aren’t obstructed. I think it’s western hunters who would benefit most.
It Benifits those that spot and stalk such as me..I have a 1 pin fast Eddie and love it but it's hard when that pig or buck moves and ain't sitting still for me especially when I'm just spot and stalking it...I seem to like this a lot but am iffy because of all the electronics on it..but wouldn't mind giving it a try..dont know til u try it I guess
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