Looking for a 1-4x scope

[Foxtrot]

Congratulations Johnny, you made a good choice on the Nikon M-233.

We have a few of them here, and a few of our guys also use the Nikon M-223 IRT on our SPR platforms. Very nice scopes.

 

[JohnnyTactical305]

Thanks guys

 

[storeyteller]

I like the Nikon M223 line of scopes as well. The BDC is spot on. Get it mounted, shoot it and post pics.

 

[dannybot]

MTAC

Only slightly out of your budget:
https://www.primaryarms.com/Burris_MTAC_Rifle_Scope_30mm_Tube_1_4x_24mm_p/bu200437.htm


I have one for 3 gun, it works in daylight with the reticle off, or in the dark when lit. I have used it to 500 yards, and you can use it at close range like a red dot.

 

[arizona98tj]

I tried a Millet DMS-1 on my M&P15 shortly after getting the rifle. Initial impressions based on sitting at my work bench.....pretty good. Then I took it to the range.

I was running some training drills and managed to thump it pretty good against a barricade. That was the last time the illuminated reticle worked. No big loss....it wasn't bright enough to see on a sunny day anyway. The DMS-1 weighs 18 ounces. That is far too much weight for a 1-4x optic. The glass distorts around the edges too.

Alas, I've put it on my M&P15-22. The extra weight makes the rifle feel more like a regular AR-15, albeit the center of gravity on the rifle is now top-heavy. Aside from that, it works OK for a .22LR based optic.

I would never recommend the DMS-1 to anyone for use on regular AR-15. It is still Chinese junk....that is not an opinion....it has been proven out by 1st hand experience.

 

[Gunslinger808]

Huh, and I had a Millet DMS on my patrol rifle.
Never had a problem with it, even when crunching the brush and treating it less than kindly.
It now sits on my "retirement" rifle, and I'd still trust my life to it working.

 

[Neumann]

Leupold has 1-4x scopes with a "Firedot" (red dot) combined with one of several reticle styles. The red dot is very small, probably 1 MOA or less, but clearly visible in dim light. In normal light, even twilight, the reticle remains clear. Most of these scopes have elevation and windage on calibrated towers. I'm looking at a 1.5-4x40 version will a milling reticle.

The Leupold "Firedot" is available in a long eye relief "Scout" scope from their custom shop, with your choice of reticles. The cost is about $550, compared to $300 for the non-illuminated version. this would be a good choice for an M1A or Mini-14 if you don't want to bridge the ejection port.

If speed of acquisition is important, as in self defense or hunting, then a red dot sight with a 3x magnifier might be appropriate, such as an Aimpoint. The magnifier is removeable, and has no effect on the point of impact. A 2 or 4 MOA red dot is a lot better for acquisition than a smaller dot, and the Aimpoint can be left on for 3 years or more, and co-witness backup iron sights on an AR. This option is NOT cheap, even if you already have the red dot sight. However, you can drive tent stakes with it, or drop it in a lake, and stay on target when you fish it out again.