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Millett scopes

idsman75idsman75 Member Posts: 13,398 ✭✭✭
edited August 2002 in General Discussion
Has anyone had an experience with Millett Scopes?? Thanks.
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  • idsman75idsman75 Member Posts: 13,398 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    There is always a lot of banter about who is a faithful follower of what brand of scope when the question of optics arises. This is often based on several very positive personal experiences and the reputation that a manufacturer has within the optics industry. One name that I never hear mentioned is Millett. Does anyone have any personal experience with Millett scopes (red dot scopes specifically)? I was perusing the latest issue of Shooting Times (a relatively new NRA publication) and ran across their ad so I checked out their website. I am interested in a red dot scope where I can adjust the size of the dot to meet the demands of the situation. I like the idea of this type of optic for my Mossberg 835 because I can use it for turkey and then swap the barrel and adjust the size of the dot for deer. Are there any takers when it comes to Millett optics?
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  • groundhog devastationgroundhog devastation Member Posts: 4,495
    edited November -1
    Idsman, Glad to see that you're still able to type after your "schoolday"! Anyway, Get yourself a Holosight!!! No adjustments needed other than if you want to make the dot brighter or dimmer! 1MOA@ 100yds!!! How much finer do you want it? GHD
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  • idsman75idsman75 Member Posts: 13,398 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I would like to have a red dot sight that allows you to adjust the size of the dot. It's just personal preference. Millett anyone?
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  • 13fister13fister Member Posts: 25 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    The PVM rides again

    IOW and myself will be together August 7-10, we bee thinking about coming to see you 9-11. If you want us to. E-mail me and let me know.
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  • idsman75idsman75 Member Posts: 13,398 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Let the PVM ride!

    The 9th through the 11th? Hmm...gotta double-check the training schedule. I think those are the days that lead right up to our squad training exercise. I can't remember if that's when we head to the field or if those are the days where we prep for the field. I'll find out and get back with you on the telephone this weekend.
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  • idsman75idsman75 Member Posts: 13,398 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    P.S. I have plenty of film in my camera.



    "Proud Privately Practicing Parishoner of the PVM."

    "Tell em the PVM's comin' and HELL'S comin' with it!"
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  • will270winwill270win Member Posts: 4,845
    edited November -1
    What about them Millet scopes?


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  • BoomerangBoomerang Member Posts: 4,513
    edited November -1
    I have Millet SP-1's on a hunting handgun, an AR 15, and a lever action carbine. The SP-1 is not a variable red dot, just the intensity is variable. Further, the SP-1 has a 3 minute dot. This is fine for 75 yard shots and under. Since you are going to put it on a shotgun, I do not suggest going with a 1 minute red dot, I don't think you like it.

    I have to say I really like my Millets. As a good friend put it "It is like cheating. It is so easy to hit what your aiming at, even while on the run."

    Boomer

    "Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as it is by the obstacles which one has overcome while trying to succeed."

    Edited by - Boomerang on 07/31/2002 23:08:49
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  • PupPup Member Posts: 217 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    ids.....I've been touting the qualities of the Millett sights for some time now. I've got two, one on my Browning Target Buckmark for bullseye and hunting, the other on my SRH 44. I recently had a problem with the one on the Ruger. The dot "moved" to the upper left area of the scopes view and couldn't be adjusted. I sent the scope in with a cover letter stating the circumstances under which it failed. In less than two weeks I recieved a brand new scope with lens covers and shade extender, although I had said in my letter I had kept these items from shipment. I called the customer service people to thank them for such great service. They actually seemed sorry it happened in the first place. I was told if I ever have a problem with any Millett product they'll take care of it. It's true the dot isn't adjustable for size, just intensity. There are 11 levels of brightness, and the batteries last a very long time. I'm going on two years now with my target gun. Several guys at our club use Millets, while others love those Halosights.....both seem to have a good following. If you do choose a Millett might I suggest the 30mm model over the one inch? It does give quite a bit more field of view without being too bulky. I use the 1" because that's the size of rings my Ruger came with. Either way I'm sure you'd be happy with them.

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