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2/25/2011 4:25:32 AM EDT
they any good?  I am building a dpms mk12 308 with a tactical machining lower and i am looking for a decent but no to pricey scope on it.  I have seen pretty good reviews for their scopes, but i have never held or seen one in person.  What does the hive mind say?
2/25/2011 4:26:49 AM EDT
[#1]
i like mine.  i have the trs-1 and it is fine for me. it's not on par with the leupold/nightforce, but i only paid 250'ish for it.
2/25/2011 4:35:48 AM EDT
[#2]
Quoted:
i like mine.  i have the trs-1 and it is fine for me. it's not on par with the leupold/nightforce, but i only paid 250'ish for it.



how is the glass on them, is it pretty bright?  is the fit and finish nice so that i can take a reasonable beating?
2/25/2011 4:38:35 AM EDT
[#3]
You might look into the super sniper scopes.  The EE has pretty good deals on them from time to time.

I had a millet and hated it.  It wasn't a terrible scope, just not my  deal.
2/25/2011 4:41:19 AM EDT
[#4]
For the money they're a good scope.

Bushnell bought them out, I've heard the quality has gone down.
2/25/2011 4:41:24 AM EDT
[#5]
If you decide you want to get the Millett then look at the Primary Arms scopes.
2/25/2011 4:47:51 AM EDT
[#6]
Quoted:
Quoted:
i like mine.  i have the trs-1 and it is fine for me. it's not on par with the leupold/nightforce, but i only paid 250'ish for it.



how is the glass on them, is it pretty bright?  is the fit and finish nice so that i can take a reasonable beating?


I haven't really been rough with mine.  Mainly it sits on my 308 mega build that's shot suppressed.  i have had no issues with it, but have only shot it out to 100 yards.  glass is bright for me, but i don't have lots of experience with the upper echelon of scopes.  
2/25/2011 4:50:12 AM EDT
[#7]
Quoted:
Quoted:
Quoted:
i like mine.  i have the trs-1 and it is fine for me. it's not on par with the leupold/nightforce, but i only paid 250'ish for it.



how is the glass on them, is it pretty bright?  is the fit and finish nice so that i can take a reasonable beating?


I haven't really been rough with mine.  Mainly it sits on my 308 mega build that's shot suppressed.  i have had no issues with it, but have only shot it out to 100 yards.  glass is bright for me, but i don't have lots of experience with the upper echelon of scopes.  


Unless you shoot in lowlight conditions, you probably won't notice any difference in the glass.
2/25/2011 4:51:05 AM EDT
[#8]
http://www.snipercentral.com/milletttrs.htm

check out this review
2/25/2011 4:53:51 AM EDT
[#9]
I'm building a new rifle as well, and I'm planning on hanging this one on it.





http://primaryarms.com/product.sc?productId=134&categoryId=159

Millett 1-4 x 24 DMS, Multi Coat Red-Dot Rifle Scope










 
2/25/2011 5:18:37 AM EDT
[#10]
Quoted:
I'm building a new rifle as well, and I'm planning on hanging this one on it.

http://primaryarms.com/product.sc?productId=134&categoryId=159

Millett 1-4 x 24 DMS, Multi Coat Red-Dot Rifle Scope



http://primaryarms.com/images/milly.gif
 


I have this one on my .50 Beowulf. It's a little heavy, but it works good and the price was right. I got an outie not an innie so a little extra weight don't bother me.
2/25/2011 5:24:58 AM EDT
[#11]
Had one on a varmint rifle. Wasn't awful but eye relief was touchy. I sold it and stuck a zeiss on there.
2/25/2011 5:59:17 AM EDT
[#12]
Quoted:
http://www.snipercentral.com/milletttrs.htm

check out this review


yeah, i actualy just ran accross this after my last post.  they seem less than totaly impressed with it.  they say it is a ok entry level scope but other than that it was kinda blah.  It might just be worth it to drop a couple extra hundred bucks on a higher level scope, since i plan on doing some longer range shots out of this rifle.  I already have a nice ior in 2.5 x 10 x 42 and really like it for the price i paid back about 8 years ago.  I might go that route again.
2/25/2011 6:04:30 AM EDT
[#13]
I have the millett 1-4 and I am a big fan.

I also have a Redfield (Leupold manf) Revolution 2x7.  I recommend that for you as it will help get you out a little further.  It is only $130 bah, too!
2/25/2011 6:30:19 AM EDT
[#14]
Take a look at Wonders Optics WOTAC scopes. Direct from his site or swfa they carry a lifetime no bs warranty.  Picked up a 4-14x50 and it's been fun to play with.
2/25/2011 6:38:32 AM EDT
[#15]
TAG for info on a new scope for my ORC.
2/25/2011 6:43:49 AM EDT
[#16]
DMS-1 1-4x , LT mount on my AR-15.  For the .308 I would go with more magnification.
2/25/2011 6:47:11 AM EDT
[#17]
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DMS-1 1-4x , LT mount on my AR-15.  For the .308 I would go with more magnification.


My .308 ORC has a 16" barrel and is currently not really optimized for longer range usage where greater magnification would be nice.

Is there a way to dope out a 168gr load of a 16" barrel and utilize mil dots on a higher magnified scope?

Seems like the ORC is more of a 400 yards and closer type rifle. 3x or 4x should be enough I'd think...

2/25/2011 6:54:44 AM EDT
[#18]
I purchased one of these for the latest build, my wannabee ACOG.  Similar pricing and good reviews.




Burris Optics AR Tactical Sight AR-332 3X-32mm Ballistic CQ Reticle


2/25/2011 7:01:56 AM EDT
[#19]
TRS-1 for me. I enjoy mine and I am very happy with it.




2/25/2011 7:49:53 AM EDT
[#20]
natchez ss still has the rebate going on the Nitrex scopes by Weaver. The are excellent even more so with the sale going.
2/25/2011 7:52:01 AM EDT
[#21]
Quoted:
You might look into the super sniper scopes.  The EE has pretty good deals on them from time to time.

I had a millet and hated it.  It wasn't a terrible scope, just not my  deal.


This.

I've had a SS10X42M for years and love it. The Millett that I got for a deal a few years ago is teh suckage in comparison. Not near as bright and clear of an image. Just a toy in comparison.

2/25/2011 8:02:04 AM EDT
[#22]



Quoted:


I'm building a new rifle as well, and I'm planning on hanging this one on it.



http://primaryarms.com/product.sc?productId=134&categoryId=159




Millett 1-4 x 24 DMS, Multi Coat Red-Dot Rifle Scope





http://primaryarms.com/images/milly.gif

 


Except for a different reticle, my Primary Arms looks exactly identical.  Half the price too.