Excellent scope - Millett 6-25X56mm LRS-1 Long Range Tactical Rifle Scope

This scope is being used on a Remington 700 ss 5R Mil Spec. Rifle in .308. I'm very pleased with this purchase so far. I knew there should be a good Tactical/Target scope without spending north of 1000 bucks and after researching for months, I kept coming back to this unit. My criteria was optical clarity, the large visible hand operated controls, the shooting flexibility variable power offers, and quality where I would not feel the need to shop for something else. This Millet really rocks. I can't imagine how a scope that cost 4 times the price of this one could be any clearer, sharper, or better in any measurable way. The illuminated reticle is crisp, both the crosshairs and the well defined Mil Dots. I was even surprised that this scope isn't as large as I thought it might be. Guns and scopes one buys should match one's need. If you are into benchrest, hunting, and have urban sniping needs like a SWAT officer that usually goes to a stationary location and fires from there, this scope may be idea for you. If you plan to enter a vietnam style sniper training or competition, where you really need an accurate ultra lightweight rifle & scope, as every ounce counts because you may be running, walking, & crawling several hundreds of yards in tall grass & mud, this scope may not be for you, as it isn't the lightest in weight. Unless you are loyal to a brand, there is absolutely no reason to pay double or triple for a famous brand name. In 1000 yard matches, this 25 power scope is more than enough. 16 power is enough. The disconcerting effect of sun rays on a target at long distances will require the power be backed down, so while a 45 power scope sounds good in theory, excessive power can be a hinderance. 6-25 power is a great happy medium for when you need a wide field of view for a short range live moving target, you have the 6 power, and the higher powers for the long range stationary targets. Now for a couple of gripes. The manual that comes with this scope sux. It is generic, 3 pages long, does not correctly identify the location of the parts of the scope, has no info on what the Mil dots are for or how to use them. Of course there is lots of that info on Utube. What is worst, is not having any info on the illuminated reticle. Be careful and turn it down very low if you are indoors looking out of a window. The light in this scope shines much brighter than it needs to. This is not a night vision scope, which would multiply the light to see an entire target in low light conditions....How bright a reticle is, is well, to some extent a gimmick. If you can't see a target, how bright the reticle gets is irrelevant. The only case where it may be helpful is if there is low light, your target is very dark against a dark background, and you can't see the reticle at all. If you don't anticipate many hunting scenarios like this, save yourself a hundred bucks a buy Millet's gold series scope which is the same without the lit reticle. I had the misfortune of looking through the scope at high illumination power for 5 seconds and some LIGHT RADIATION MADE MY ENTIRE EYEBALL A SHARP FIERY PAIN THROUGHOUT!!! tHAT DAMN THING CAN REALLY HARM YOU EYE BECAUSE THE LIGHT COMES SHARPLY OUT THE EYEPIECE, AT THE HIGH ILLUMINATION POWER. So keep the brightness control low!!! Millet should at least tell customers this in the manual. Now you know! On the bright side, the manual is 3 pages but you can read them in 15 languages. LOL! Hey buy this scope, you will like it.
Pros: Solid Construction, Features, Clarity, Ergonomics, Price
Cons: The manual is greatly lacking but no reflection on scope quality

This review was written in the old system and had content requirements that are different than reviews written today.