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    Posted: September/26/2013 at 11:55
well on recommendation of a friend of mine and after taking a quick look thru it plus the positive reviews I bought the millet trs1 4-16 scope. when i got it it looked just ok. mounted it up and used it , while it seems to be accurate and dialed in quickly Ive got to say the glass on this thing sucks and eye relief is super critical. I have several scopes that i use and dont have issues with but dont really like this one not to mention in low light its relatively worthless even with the large objective. do i have a lemon or are they all like this, for the price i expected better. even my inexpensive mueller apv 4-14 blows this thing away in all aspects.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote cheaptrick Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: September/26/2013 at 11:57
They suck. That's why the good people of this fine forum try, sometimes in vain, to dissuade shooters from these scopes. 

Sorry.    


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well there ya go
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote thegoaty Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: September/26/2013 at 12:03
how is the bushnell legend ultra hd 4.5-14 , ive read positve reviews but i also did of the millett

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Whats your budget and intended purpose?  We can recommend better off that.
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no more than 300.00 and going on a 26"heavy barrel bolt action  308. I want to do some longer range shooting, range by me has gongs out to 500 yds , maybe further . also occasional hog blasting from a stand at mornig and dusk. would like something that is clear , FORGIVING EYE RELEIF, 14 to 16 power,  works well at low light , mill dots prefered or ranging reticle and or possibly target , illumination not necessary. I guess thats alot to ask. Im thinking about just getting a mueller apt 4-14 just beacuase its more than ok for the price or that bushnell legend hd4-14.
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Heres what ya do, 
 
Fill this out for your Millett - http://www.samplelist.com/tradeinform.aspx
 
Then apply that to another scope. 
 
My first thought for a bit more than you want to spend but would be so much better for your purpose - http://swfa.com/SWFA-SS-3-9x42-Tactical-30mm-Riflescope-P50716.aspx
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The aforementioned SS 3-9x, though slightly over your stated budget, does solve a lot of your problems, my friend. 
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Just remember, better glass will always trump more magnification... IE,  cheap scope with more power won't be as good as a nice glass with lower mag.
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