options for mini-14

[maxicon]

That's the DMS-1. You don't find them often for under $200 these days, but they go on sale occasionally. Even used, they go for close to $200, as the supply is still a bit short, and they're very popular.

It's a 30mm tube, so you'd need 30mm rings. 24mm is the objective size, which has to do with light gathering capability and exit pupil.

It's a good scope for the money, but hard to say how it'll hold up on a Mini. Millett's warranty support is good, so even if it fails, you can get it replaced, then sell or trade the new one for something more suitable.

[tmuller]

Thinking now that this might be the best solution...

Weaver Classic V-Series Rifle Scope 1-3x 20mm Dual-X Reticle Matte

http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=183610

$149 and will fit the factory 1" rings.

Minis love to kill scopes. Dont go cheap or it will die.

This is a cheap scope...does anyone know about their warranty? I don't want to spend over $300 on the whole set up but I don't want to wast $150 to find out I should've spent $300 the first time...

[maxicon]

The Weaver V3 1-3x is popular amongst budget 3-gun fans, which would imply that it holds up pretty well to sustained use. I've got one on an Enfield Jungle Carbine Proto-Assault Weapon , but haven't even shot the thing yet, and it doesn't look like the original owner shot it a lot either.

It's got a little fisheye at 1x (so does the DMS-1 for me), but seems to be a solid, decent scope.

I'd consider it a bottom-end decent scope, rather than a cheap scope.

Here's mine mounted up:

[tmuller]

thanks...weaver it is!