Yes. It is false economy to put a cheap scope on a heavy recoiling gun, rifle or handgun. I've used Leupold scopes for years and have never had a problem with one due to heavy recoil, whereas the same cannot be said for other makes.....I don't, however, have any personal/first-hand experience with Burris, so do not presume to trash-talk their product. I have found, however, that with scopes you get what you pay for.