For some time now i have been looking for a scope for my CMMG midlength i got from Pete, but have been very unsuccessful in finding what i want.

wants:
1) Variable Power
2) Close to Mid Range scope. This means no more then 3x for the low end of the power range.
3) Compact Length. i would prefer something less then 10" as i dont particularly want to put a full length scope on my carbine. probably a max of 11"
4) decent size objective. prefer~40mm range.
5) illumination. this is strictly a want for a cool factor, but if its illuminated, it MUST have a normal (black) reticle in case of dead battery.

i have finally found what im looking for, but im afraid it is a piss poor scope...

http://www.barska.com/c1.jpg

Its a Barska Contour 3-9x42 (http://www.barska.com/ac10552.html). i am thinking what the hell, its only $75. i might as well give it a try and if i dont like it, i can move it to a .22 or similar.

anyone else know of a scope that is close to the wants listed above? I am certainly open to a better scope, but am not looking to spend $500+ right now...

you get what you pay for.....that being said i picked up a millet dms-1 for one of my AR's, for the price tag you actually get alot of scope for the money...good luck with your search...

Try finding a simmons pro-diamond 1-4x. I have been wanting to get one of these for my AR. I really would like a trijicon accupoint in 1 to 4x.

Dms-1.

Dms-1.

x2 Millett DMS-1

x2 Millett DMS-1

x3

At the risk of being repetitive....

DMS-1 :D

Its a great, adjustable, relatively inexpensive scope.

Its a great, adjustable, relatively inexpensive scope.

and well under your 500 dollar price ceiling....

What is the opinion of the Millet TRS-1? I really like the Leupold I have on my LR308, and would love to have something similar on a "traditional style" hunting rifle, but I'm looking for something with an illuminated reticle.

my Millet DMS-1 illumination was broken out of the box. Still have yet to get it fixed. The power adjustment also feels kinda cheesy and not very definate when changing. A lot of people really like these but so far I haven't been impressed.

my Millet DMS-1 illumination was broken out of the box. Still have yet to get it fixed. The power adjustment also feels kinda cheesy and not very definate when changing. A lot of people really like these but so far I haven't been impressed.

well thats because it was broken out of the box... that would cloud my opinion too! :flipoff2:

But in all seriousness, some people have said the power adjustment was hard to turn, and i dont find that to be the case at all. there is the "one handed ring adjustment doo-hickey" that someone posted on here that helps, but i dont think its necessary.

My DMS has been a very nice peice that i have been impressed with right out of the box. my only beef is that how i shoot (not nose to chargeing handle) that it has to be very far back to get to where i want can see through it clearly. its not as long-eye-relief as i was hoping for. But thats just me and my shooting style....


Edit: and about the TRS-1: i would love to try one out myself. for 300 bucks it seems like a hell of a scope, but I am a little weary of the 50mm reticle and having to use some mid to higher rise rings to clear the barrel on a couple of my rifles. I would like to try one out on a 308 that i have in the works.... just need the funds for that....

The thing i dont like about the DMS is the objective diameter. Has anyone used it in low light conditions or when its dark outside? How was its light gathering capabilities?

http://www.opticsplanet.net/leupold-1-4x20-mark-ar-duplex-riflescope-67170.html

Leupold MarkAR 1.5-4x 20mm
This what I put on top of one of my AR's. For the money I have not found a scope like it. It had the look I was looking for, clear glass and 1.5-4x20 mag.

This post made me do a bit of searching and I found Konus M30 1.5-6x44mm (http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=396518).

http://www.midwayusa.com/mediasvr.dll/image?saleitemid=396518

Specifications for Konus Konuspro M30 1.5-6x44 Millimeter Riflescope 7285:
Reticle: 30/30 blue dot illuminated
Field of View @100m/yds: 9.5m/64ft at 1.5x - 4.8m/15.7ft at 6x
Weight: 660gr./23.2oz
Length: 310mm./12.2in
Eye Relief: 81mm./3.1in at 1.5x - 101mm/3.9in at 6x
Exit Pupil: 18mm at 1.5x - 7.3mm at 6x
Click Value @100m: 1/2MOA - 14mm
Adjusting Range@100m/yds: 1m - 36in
Mounting Length: 127mm/4.9in


I never heard of Konus and have no idea if its any good, but it looks nice on paper.