Review for Millett LRS-1 6-25x56 .1 Mil Click Ill Reticle Long Range Riflescope, Matte Black, BK81007

Author: helimech4565 {!} from Albuquerque, NM on Jun 24, 2011
Pros:  Great finish, friction lock knobs, lots you find in higher $$$ scopes
Cons:  The included rings aren't just tall, they're STUPID tall
Would recommend:  yes

helimech4565 wrote:

I bought this for an M24-gery project; Rem 700 .308 26" barrel with H-S Precision stock, Wyatt's Outdoor DBM, Harris bipod, etc. The glass is really very good and the features on this scope put it in a category with items costing three or four times as much. Make no mistake, the 35mm tube and 56mm objective are HUGE, and with the included sun shade and flip-ups installed it is measures 22 3/4 inches and nearly 3 inches in diameter. That takes it from the hand grip all the way to the end of the stock, but it definitely looks like it means business even on this big rifle. It's also heavy, but I guess I expected that..... As mentioned in other reviews, the included rings are so high as to look ridiculous even on this very large rifle. They easily put the scope a full inch above the rail, and the objective bell is probably an inch above my varmint profile barrel. I estimate the center of the objective is almost three inches above the bore. I had to raise my adjustable cheek rest up an 1 1/2 inches just to see through the thing. For distance and accuracy you really want everything nice and close, so in other words, they're useless. Be sure to order some medium (or even low if you can get away with it) replacements immediately. I tried to, but they were on surprise backorder so I will have to wait to shoot it. The manual is just a general purpose, all model, "quick-start" kind of thing, but this really isn't a beginner "need a lot of instructions" kind of item. All in all, I'd say it's a hell of a scope for the money; excellent fit and finish, tons of high end features, and if you want a scope that looks right at home on top of a bazooka or anti-tank rifle, this might be right up your alley.