Alternatives to Millet 1-4x24 DMS?

Mass-diver · Nov 14, 2009

I'm thinking about buying one of these for my sig556, but I keep reading that they are junk.

While I don't have 1K to spend (no ACOG for me), I was wondering if there are any alternatives that are a little higher quality for a little more money. Or is the Millet good enough for my SHTF rifle (i.e. I not going to be shooting competition with it, but I need quality)?

Thanks for any comments/feedback.

Mike S · Nov 14, 2009

where did you read that they were junk? There's 38 reviews of it on midway, all of which are 4 stars or higher.

The two best scopes in this class are the Nightforce NSX 1-5 and the Leupold MRT 1-5. Larue Tactical has em both at about the best price you will find.

MassMark · Nov 14, 2009

While series 1 Millet DMS suffered from some issues, the remedy seems to have worked and I've read nothing to indicate they are junk at all. They get panned by folks bathing in the higher end, but the reviews I've read have been very good for a versatile scope at a great price.

Still, if you feel the need to go big or go home, I'd go for a Schmidt-Bender Short Dot...Words are hard to come by at what a nice scope it is.

Closer to earth, Derek has a superb Leupold on his M4...He can give you the finde details, but it's a laser beam...

P-14 · Nov 14, 2009

I love my DMS-1! It's a great scope. Where did you get your info?

Supermoto · Nov 14, 2009

There is the Burris XTR. But for the money, you can't beat the millet

Mike S · Nov 14, 2009

midway has them on sale.

Does anyone know if the elevation/windage adjustments are turret style, or screwdriver style?

MassMark · Nov 14, 2009

Mike S said:
midway has them on sale.

Does anyone know if the elevation/windage adjustments are turret style, or screwdriver style?

Mike - the Millet DMS uses finger adjustment knobs under the caps. Early models were coin-slotted.

There's a helluva deal going on at SWFA with the Millet DMS/Burris P.E.P.R. combo...I'm a LaRue mark, but the P.E.P.R is supposed to be a nice unit...may have to budget for this one...

http://swfa.com/Millett-1-4x24-DMS-PEPR-Combo-P42148.aspx

Mass-diver · Nov 14, 2009

Thanks guys

I read a few threads on ar15.com that there where problems with glass clarity and "mushy" adjustments - but I did see lots of positives too.

MassMark · Nov 14, 2009

Mass-diver said:
Thanks guys

I read a few threads on ar15.com that there where problems with glass clarity and "mushy" adjustments - but I did see lots of positives too.

Millet had a few issues with "fisheye" at low magnification and fungus in the tubes. Also some reports of inconsistent illumination. Those were early in the middle of the initial run and by the end of series one, they cleared up. Problem is, there are many of those units floating in the used marketplace. Millet also answered the illumination issues with a better light source and a hard reticle back-up. You can tell new series scopes by the finger tab adjustments and the room for a spare battery in the side cover. They stand behind their products however and fixed those issues. Series two units are GTG...

Mike S · Nov 15, 2009

Thanks Mark, I just grabbed one from Midway on sale, I'm going to use a larue mount, should be a sweet set up!

Mass-diver · Nov 15, 2009

MassMark said:
Millet had a few issues with "fisheye" at low magnification and fungus in the tubes. Also some reports of inconsistent illumination. Those were early in the middle of the initial run and by the end of series one, they cleared up. Problem is, there are many of those units floating in the used marketplace. Millet also answered the illumination issues with a better light source and a hard reticle back-up. You can tell new series scopes by the finger tab adjustments and the room for a spare battery in the side cover. They stand behind their products however and fixed those issues. Series two units are GTG...

Thanks Mark. I have officially added one to my Christmas list

MassMark · Nov 15, 2009

Mike S said:
Thanks Mark, I just grabbed one from Midway on sale, I'm going to use a larue mount, should be a sweet set up!

As an official mark for anything LaRue, I have to agree - what a sweet set-up. I'm tempted to buy the Millet with the Burris PEPR - everything I've read on it has been stellar, but I think I'll cave and spend the extra dough on an SPR...

Mass-diver said:
Thanks Mark. I have officially added one to my Christmas list

I think you will be a happy camper my friend...Glad to help.

Mike S · Nov 16, 2009

Just got the scope in the mail and opened the box, wow, really nice!

Now for the Larue mount to arrive...

bhmax16 · Jan 12, 2010

Hope you enjoy it! I have the same scope on my Sig 556 as well mounted with a Wilson Combat 30mm mount. Works great though once I pick up a bolt action rifle in .308 or .338 lapua mag for long range I'll be replacing the Millet with an Eotech and use the Sig 556 for closer range shooting

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