Burris FF3 Battery Cover Issues?

[the Ward]

Haven't had any problem changing batteries in mine. I wonder if they had a run of ones that
were off from a Q.C. standard? I have heard of this problem enough that could be the case.
At least Burris is making it right by replacing the covers.

[BDeal]

:I called them last year and they know there's an issue.
After several attempts it went on.
Other than that it's the best optics lve ever had on a shotgun.

I wish they had the shake awake feature and auto shutoff as well. This is my first reflex sight so I don't have any experience to compare to.

[FL-Boss]

FF3 does have auto shut off.. like 12 hours

[bigdrumnc]

Duracell battery was a much easier choice for me.

[PV266]

It's why I use Vortex now...too many other brands out there that don't have this issue.

[BDeal]

FF3 does have auto shut off.. like 12 hours

Good to know! I did not see that in the manual but searched online and it said 9 hours. Thanks for the info!!

[BDeal]

It's why I use Vortex now...too many other brands out there that don't have this issue.

Which Vortex? I believe the Venom is very similar to the Burris and also has issues with the battery covers.

[WV Flopper]

 I have three of them. Two are perfect with no issues ever. The last one I bought for a 410 I have had trouble with. Proper sized screw driver aligned well with a little down pressure seems to have got it squared away.

Using a Energizer battery in all of them

[PV266]

I do have a couple of venoms and several fastfires.  I've had nothing but aggravation with the fastfires but I personally haven't with the venoms although I could image their problems would be similar.  It's probably a crap shoot either way.  Good luck

It's why I use Vortex now...too many other brands out there that don't have this issue.

Which Vortex? I believe the Venom is very similar to the Burris and also has issues with the battery covers.

[BDeal]

I do have a couple of venoms and several fastfires.  I've had nothing but aggravation with the fastfires but I personally haven't with the venoms although I could image their problems would be similar.  It's probably a crap shoot either way.  Good luck



Have you had issues with the Fastfires other than the ridiculous battery covers?

[PV266]

The fastfires are fine.  No performance issues my biggest complaint is the battery covers.  I personally like having more brightness settings than 3, and haven't experienced battery cover issues with the Venoms.  So. I made the change to Vortex.  I also like the 6 moa on the Venom versus 8 or 3 on the fiastfire.  All personal choices of course.

[BDeal]

Well Burris sent a new battery cover and it doesn't screw on with the battery in place so I'm sending the sight back for replacement or repair. Just a terrible design for the battery cover. I will certainly never buy another.

[Greg Massey]

Well Burris sent a new battery cover and it doesn't screw on with the battery in place so I'm sending the sight back for replacement or repair. Just a terrible design for the battery cover. I will certainly never buy another.

Amen, me either ...

[BDeal]

Just an update here. I sent the sight back to Burris for replacement or repair. I just got a message that they are sending me a new one.

[Greg Massey]

Just an update here. I sent the sight back to Burris for replacement or repair. I just got a message that they are sending me a new one.

I would message them back or call them and tell them to install the battery please before sending the replacement ... You know what i mean... LOL...