Millet scopes?

bamaranger · June 3, 2021, 11:37 PM

What's the story on Millet scopes, are they still in production? If so, has anyone returned one for service/repair?

I've spotted a used one (DMS 1-4x) that I might make an offer on, but of course it's a gamble. I'd feel better if I knew it could be serviced.

I've got a 6-24x (?) Millet that still is satisfactory on a .22. The turrets adjustments are a bit notchy, but it still functions OK.

Scorch · June 3, 2021, 11:41 PM

No longer in production AFAIK. They had a reputation as a pretty good scope, but with no warranty and no service it's a gamble. I wouldn't.

Drm50 · June 4, 2021, 08:37 AM

My Bro bought a 2x7 about 5 yrs ago. It was on close out from Natchez. I think it was the Designated Marksman, $150. He put it on a TC carbine in 375 Win and it has held up well.
These days if I buy a scope it will be Leupold for guarantee and service. Only because they are most stable and not likely to fold overnight.

bamaranger · June 4, 2021, 11:28 PM

Bottom line for me is going to be: used scope, no support service, not worth the gamble. For just a bit more money, I could buy a similar Vortex, or a Leupold Freedom, and both of those outfits will stand by their products.

I mostly run Leupolds or Burris's anyhow, but I'm fascinated with the reticle in the Millet DMR scope, a sort of illuminated German #1.

Don Fischer · June 5, 2021, 10:30 AM

Unless you get a little known brand product really inexpensive, it's not worth buying. Millet may or may not have had a good product, guess we'll never really know. But there are so many good name brand company's with long track records, why bother with an unknown unless the price is really right!

I bought a pretty much unknown level wind reel for no other reason than I could not believe the way a guy on the internet was trashing it as much as he was. Nothing could be that bad! Looked it up and the price was about $45 brand new. Well I could afford to blow $45 so I got it just to find out. If it was garbage it was inexpensive enough to simply throw away. Turned out to be a sample of one and a very nice reel. For $45 it may have been the deal of the year but had it been say $55 I would not have took the chance. Taking that chance all depends on price to me. Now if I had wanted to spend more on a reel, I love ABU Garcia's and they have a long track record. If that Millet scope is inexpensive enough, I'd give it a try!

**44 AMP** · June 5, 2021, 12:59 PM

A pure scope question in the Rifle forum....
Moved to Gear & Accessories..

kilotanker22 · July 31, 2021, 10:51 PM

Millet was sold to Bushnell. They still make mounts and stuff, but not scopes as far as I know. A friend of mine returned a Millet to Bushnell and got a Bushnell scope as a replacement. This took place this year.

MarkCO · August 2, 2021, 10:10 AM

Millet is a brand bought out by Vista in 2008. Repair work is handled by Bushnell. You might inquire and see what they say about service work long term. http://www.millettsights.com/resourc...tomer-service/

If you like the optic and it is a good price, I'd not pass on it. Even if, at some point, Bushnell stops working on them, there are other options for service work and the costs are not terrible.

Seedy Character · August 2, 2021, 11:21 AM

What Don said

If it cheap enough, take a chance.

June 3, 2021, 11:41 PM	#2
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	No longer in production AFAIK. They had a reputation as a pretty good scope, but with no warranty and no service it's a gamble. I wouldn't. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

June 4, 2021, 11:28 PM	#4
bamaranger Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 2009 Location: North Alabama Posts: 8,312	duly noted Bottom line for me is going to be: used scope, no support service, not worth the gamble. For just a bit more money, I could buy a similar Vortex, or a Leupold Freedom, and both of those outfits will stand by their products. I mostly run Leupolds or Burris's anyhow, but I'm fascinated with the reticle in the Millet DMR scope, a sort of illuminated German #1.

June 5, 2021, 12:59 PM	#6
44 AMP Staff Join Date: March 11, 2006 Location: Upper US Posts: 28,846	A pure scope question in the Rifle forum.... Moved to Gear & Accessories.. __________________ All else being equal (and it almost never is) bigger bullets tend to work better.

July 31, 2021, 10:51 PM	#7
kilotanker22 Senior Member Join Date: October 14, 2012 Location: North Central, PA Posts: 2,117	Millet was sold to Bushnell. They still make mounts and stuff, but not scopes as far as I know. A friend of mine returned a Millet to Bushnell and got a Bushnell scope as a replacement. This took place this year. __________________ “We do not seek peace in order to be at war, but we go to war that we may have peace. Be peaceful, therefore, in warring, so that you may vanquish those whom you war against, and bring them to the prosperity of peace. – St. Augustine

August 2, 2021, 10:10 AM	#8
MarkCO Senior Member Join Date: October 21, 1998 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 4,308	Millet is a brand bought out by Vista in 2008. Repair work is handled by Bushnell. You might inquire and see what they say about service work long term. http://www.millettsights.com/resourc...tomer-service/ If you like the optic and it is a good price, I'd not pass on it. Even if, at some point, Bushnell stops working on them, there are other options for service work and the costs are not terrible. __________________ Good Shooting, MarkCO www.CarbonArms.us

June 3, 2021, 11:37 PM	#1
bamaranger Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 2009 Location: North Alabama Posts: 8,312	Millet scopes? What's the story on Millet scopes, are they still in production? If so, has anyone returned one for service/repair? I've spotted a used one (DMS 1-4x) that I might make an offer on, but of course it's a gamble. I'd feel better if I knew it could be serviced. I've got a 6-24x (?) Millet that still is satisfactory on a .22. The turrets adjustments are a bit notchy, but it still functions OK.

June 4, 2021, 08:37 AM	#3
Drm50 Senior Member Join Date: November 10, 2014 Posts: 1,382	My Bro bought a 2x7 about 5 yrs ago. It was on close out from Natchez. I think it was the Designated Marksman, $150. He put it on a TC carbine in 375 Win and it has held up well. These days if I buy a scope it will be Leupold for guarantee and service. Only because they are most stable and not likely to fold overnight.

June 5, 2021, 10:30 AM	#5
Don Fischer Senior Member Join Date: March 2, 2017 Posts: 1,868	Unless you get a little known brand product really inexpensive, it's not worth buying. Millet may or may not have had a good product, guess we'll never really know. But there are so many good name brand company's with long track records, why bother with an unknown unless the price is really right! I bought a pretty much unknown level wind reel for no other reason than I could not believe the way a guy on the internet was trashing it as much as he was. Nothing could be that bad! Looked it up and the price was about $45 brand new. Well I could afford to blow $45 so I got it just to find out. If it was garbage it was inexpensive enough to simply throw away. Turned out to be a sample of one and a very nice reel. For $45 it may have been the deal of the year but had it been say $55 I would not have took the chance. Taking that chance all depends on price to me. Now if I had wanted to spend more on a reel, I love ABU Garcia's and they have a long track record. If that Millet scope is inexpensive enough, I'd give it a try!

August 2, 2021, 11:21 AM	#9
Seedy Character Senior Member Join Date: July 5, 2021 Location: SW Okla Posts: 201	What Don said If it cheap enough, take a chance.