Thanks for initial overview of the scope! I just got mine today for the price its a great scope. The glass is clear and illumination works great in low light.

No mount cause RRA is taking foever to ship

Just checking back to see how its coming! How did you know I was in the market for a 1-4xwhatever scope for my AR?!

Thanks for scooping this, I hadn’t even heard about it.. been looking at Millett DMS1, a Nikon, a Burris w/pepr mount (spendy)… I hope this Leatherwood is as good as it looks

5/5

@CoolasIce2 ROFL.Nice

@wanderingwoods: Wandering, he said it was an INTRO review, not a full one…

@wanderingwoods wow man hows about you get off his balls and here is an thought Mr. Good idea fairy, you want it done like that do it your damn self. Im just saying

As I mentioned . . . I’m sold! I bought one almost immediately after this video was posted. It just arrived in the mail . . . very cool scope! Many thanks for the advice.

?????+ML (well deserved by the way!)

too bad they have only 1/2 moa adj. Any good scope should have 1/8 moa adj.

@aaadream Yeah, for benchrest shooting. Practical shooters on the move need 1/4MOA at most. Consider that this is only a maximum 4x power magnification, and couple that with a guaranteed maximum lethal fragmentation range of 200yds with the 5.56 bullet, 1/2MOA adjustments is more than fine for a fighting rifle. For a longe range, high power bolt action I would say 1/4MOA at minimum, up to 1/8MOA if desired.

@wanderingwoods Maybe he should fire 5000 rounds and let you know how it shot?

Looks like an awesome scope. If I didn’t already have a Millet DMS I’d pick this one. All the good features of the Millet plus the BDC and a few ounces lighter. A great compromise between a traditional magnified scope and a reddot/holo sight.

Not a Review, more like an advertisement.

Made in China, BTW thanks for supporting american workers!!!

Just to clarify, Burris is NOT affiliated with Dark Ops as said in the intro, not sure where you got that info from. The Burris is the XTR model and is a great scope… it’s also almost $700. Dark Ops is the same as countersniper, which is an absolute joke and known for their fraudulent marketing claims… don’t buy from them.

Also, not sure who told you they are using the ART in iraq? The army issues leupolds on both the Sniper and DMR platforms, in combination with ACOGS. Many guys choose to buy something better, like Nightforce. USMC uses Schmidt & Bender, ACOGS, and some other things. ART is old technology that is somewhat fragile, it’s not a big player these days.

@imperialfleet1 CMR (Close Medium Range) Since most small arms engagements happen with 100 meters, 1/2 MOA is fine. This is not a Sniper Scope Mate~

@wyocowboy1984 There are numerous sources stating that the ART series Scopes are being used in Iraq and Afghanistan. I didn’t imply it was the primary sight used but that it was still in the field after all these years. The main sights being used by US military are ACOG’s, EOTech’s and Aimpoint. The Schmidt & Bender 3-12 x 50 PMII LP is being used as a sniper scope and not a CQB sight.

if the sources are “numerous”, then how about a link? I wasn’t implying the S&B was for cqb use, but they do make a 1-4 as well, but not int the affordable price range. Yes, eotech and etc are there too but you mentioned those in the vid so I didn’t feel the need to rehash that.

Anyway, I liked the vid I just wanted to clear up some mis-info, especially the burris thing.

WOW
if this scope holds together under FIRE then it will be a really good deal!

I’ve wanted one with “the look” of this one for my RECCE rifle.

I’ll definately be looking into this scope. THANX FOR THE REVIEW!

Thanks for that excellent review sootch00. Can you recommend a good scope under $100. thanks.

i like!!!!

WOW that scope sounds really sweet! I really like the Zro Lock turrets, it sounds like a really good idea. 1x-4x gives you plenty of range, if you need more, you should probably just grab a designated sniper rifle anyway… Thank you so much for reviewing it!

What do you think .. good choice for a Socom 16? seems like it may do the job.

hey sootch00. when you say “Long live the Republic.” What is the Republic?

Thanks

In case anyone is interested, Leatherwood/Hi-Lux purchased their own factory in China a couple of years ago and now builds their own products. The CMR was designed last year, released this year and is a combination of some of Jim Leatherwood’s ideas he left with his partner, and the input from one of their technical advisors who is a former combat sniper, and is currently a law enforcement firearms instructor and avid big game/safari hunter.

@DTOM1775 Sootch, this doesn’t include the ART II, though. The ART II is built in Oklahoma.