| I just put the Millet DMS-1 on my Robinson XCR (5.56mm)(30 AUG 2010). I bought what I understand is the newer version of the scope with the illumination knob on the side adjacent the towers, versus being mounted on the ocular. Prior to this scope I mounted an EO Tech (the ring was too fuzzy), and an ACOG (no diopter adjustment). I really wanted an ACOG type optic, but my eyes just won't work with the ACOG's. The DMS is a great compromise, although it's a full sized scope, it is NOT as compact as the pictures make it look. That said, it fits fine on my XCR, although I did pull off my BUIS' to allow the scope to be mounted low in alignment with my cheek to stock weld. You could use a higher mount and mount BUIS' under the scope, but on my application I need the scope mounted so far back that I wouldn't be able to employ my BUIS' without removing the scope anyways, so I just opted to pull the BUIS' and be done with it. Unlike some reviews, I think the illumination of the center donut and center dot is spot on. In bright conditions I can clearly see the red illumination on step 11, while at night, steps as low as 1 provide a great contrast that can be quickly picked up. I love the 1 moa center dot! I shoot appleseeds, so precision is key to my shooting, and that 1 moa dot is perfect. Overall the clarity of the optic is fantastic, easily comparable to much more expensive scopes. After zeroing the scope this weekend, I tested to see if there was any point of impact (POI) shift between magnifications, and could discern no shift, none. I'm in the Army, done my share of door kick'n, and have spent a lot of time looking through red dots, which I really like, particularly the ability to engage targets with both eyes open (Trijicon has a name for it which escapes me). I can engage targets using the red dot in the DMS with both eyes open on 1x power. Didn't expect to be able to do that, so added value to the DMS. My one complaint with the scope, and reason for the 4 stars, vice 5, is the turret adjustments are so soft/sloppy that even while concentrating on making single click adjustments I couldn't feel or hear individual clicks, which made zeroing much more difficult, and less precise. The poor quality of the turrets is almost a deal breaker, and if I needed the ability to adjust between loads, would be a deal breaker, but for right now, I'm okay with the scope, particularly now that I've got it zeroed. Overall a great option for someone looking for a low powered multi-function optic for their tactical rifle. |