5 Best DMR Scopes

1) Primary Arms SLX 4-14x44mm FFP Rifle Scope

This Primary Arms FFP scope is made with a heavy-duty aircraft-grade 6063 aluminum body that is purged and sealed to make it waterproof, shockproof, and fog-resistant. It features MIL turrets that track correctly through their full 17.5 MIL adjustment range allowing for easy adjustments.

The Primary Arms 4-14x44mm riflescope is the ideal choice for anyone looking for reliability and durability. It comes with the brand’s advanced first focal plane ACSS HUD DMR .308 reticle that is designed specifically for.308 Winchester loads.

The scope provides numerous features in a clean and intuitive design.

Key features

• The scope is made of a 30mm 6063 aluminum main tube
• It has a black matte finish for durability
• It features exposed tactical-style turrets with Zero Reset
• It offers a variable 4-14x magnification
• The scope is compatible with different rings and mounts
• It has a partial red illumination with 5 brightness settings powered by a common CR2032 battery

Pros

• It is waterproof, fog resistant, and shockproof
• It is backed by a 3-year warranty for defects

Cons

• It does not have an illuminated reticle

2) Burris Scout Scope, Compact, and Slim Optic

The Burris Scout Scope is well-designed to match scout guns. It has a slim, compact design that is easy to use and carry around. The scope offers a low-to-medium magnification which is perfect for shooting close to mid-range targets.

This Burris scope is made with a ballistic plex reticle. This is one of the simplest, most elegant, and most effective trajectory-compensating reticles available to hunters.  Also in the scope are positive steel-on-steel adjustments that help to ensure repeatable accuracy.

This Scout scope comes with quality, precision-ground lenses which are larger than those of standard scopes hence better light transmission. It also has a forward mounting design which allows mounting in front of the ejection port.

This kind of mounting system provides extended eye relief and allows both-eyes-open shooting. It also helps with quick target acquisition and increased situational awareness.

Key features

• The scope provides a generous 9.2 to 12 in. of eye relief
• It features a Ballistic Plex reticle
• It offers a variable power for versatility and improved accuracy at longer distances
• It is made of a forward mounting design that allows for mounting
• It has compact and lightweight at only 9.7 inches and 13 oz.
• It features finger-adjustable, low-profile turrets which create a sleek profile
• It is fog, water, and shockproof
• It has multi-coated lenses for improved light transmission

Pros

• It offers an ultra-fast target acquisition with both eyes open
• Long eye relief

Cons

• It is a bit costly

3) Trijicon 4×32 ACOG Scope M4A1 Rifle Scope

Trijicon ACOG 4×32 Scope is designed for use with AR15/M16 flat-top rifles, with modifications such as an integral rear ghost ring aperture and a tritium glow-in-the-dark front sight that allows for close-combat/back-up sighting.

The scope was specifically made for the US Special Operations Command SOPMOD M4 Carbine and has the reticle bullet drop compensator and range-finding stadia lines that are based on the trajectory of the 62-grain bullet from a 16-inch M4A1 barrel. The black, daytime reticle contains tritium which makes it glow red at night and in low light.

The most unique thing about this scope is its internal adjustment capability, whereby only the prism housing moves.  This makes it the most rugged scope available. The scope is also able to withstand exposure to temperature extremes, salt spray, fog, fungus, humidity, sand, dust, shock vibration, and accidental drops onto a hard surface.

Key features

• It is made of high-grade materials for a prolonged performance
• The scope is aerospace sealed making it waterproof to depths greater than 500 feet
• It has a sighting hole through the M16 integral base allowing the use of the iron sights without the removal of the scope
• It has coated lenses that help to keep off external elements

Pros

• The scope is internally adjustable.
• Durable

Cons

• Fixed magnification can be limiting when shooting at varying ranges

4) Leupold VX-Freedom 3-9x40mm Riflescope

The Leupold VX-Freedom 3-9x40mm Riflescope is made to provide unbeatable performance and dependability for hunters and shooters. It features Leupold’s legendary features, such as an Aluminum material construction that offers extra strength, ruggedness, and durability for a lifetime of use.

The VX-Freedom 3-9x scope is made with the best-in-class optics that allow excellent light transmission for great clarity and brightness. The scope is known for accuracy and a wide range of magnification. It offers 3 times more magnification at high power than at low power, giving you a clear and bright field of view.

The scope features Leupold’s Custom Dial System (CDS) which allows you to customize your turret/adjustment dial to the settings that best suit your environmental conditions.

Key features

• It is made with 6061-T6 aircraft quality aluminum and punisher tested to guarantee durability
• It is made with a Duplex CDS reticle and matte finish
• The scope uses the Twilight Light Management System which adds up to 10 extra minutes of shooting light and reduces glare for crisp image quality

• It provides a 3:1 zoom ratio
• It has a traditional eyepiece lock ring that allows you to lock in a focus setting that is best for your eye
• Magnification Range: 3x-9x
• It has scratch-resistant lenses
• Weight: 12.2 oz.
• Length: 12.39 in.
• Eye Relief (in) – Low: 4.17
• Eye Relief (in) – High: 3.66

Pros

• It is 100% waterproof, fog-proof, and shockproof
• It has an ergonomic design for lightweight and ease of handling

Cons

• Small magnification range

ACOG 1.5 X 16 Ring and Dot Reticle Scope

This ACOG scope has a small magnification which is also fixed. This might be a limitation for people who want to engage their targets at varying extended ranges. However, the scope stands out for its rugged design and sturdiness.

It is made of a strong design that allows for minimal moving parts to create a nearly indestructible sighting system. It also features a tritium/fiber optic illuminated reticle that automatically adjusts the brightness based on available light allowing you to hunt into the wee hours when the light is low.

The 1.5x scope comes with quality glass and multi-coated lenses that maximize light transmission and offer a clear field of view with zero distortion. Also unique is both eyes open Bindon Aiming Concept.

Choosing the Best DMR Scopes

Lens Quality

The best image quality can only be achieved if the scope has quality lenses and quality lens coatings. While looking for the best DMR scope, make sure that you get one that is made with high-quality glass, preferably ED or HD. The lenses should also be fully multi-coated or multi-coated for increased light transmission.

Magnification

Magnification power is an important factor to consider when buying a scope. It helps bring the target closer for easy identification and accurate shooting. A high magnification power helps with easy target acquisition even when the target is far away. A variable power scope is ideal if you will be shooting at varying distances.

Objective Lens

The objective lens is responsible for light gathering. A large objective lens ensures that more light is gathered resulting in brighter and clearer images. Larger lenses also increase light transmission in low-light settings.

Durability

The best DMR scope must be toughly built to endure rough field handling and harsh elements. The best scopes, as discussed in this review, are crafted with high-quality materials preferably aluminum or magnesium alloy. They are also inert-gas purged and sealed for waterproof and fog-proof use in any weather condition.

Weight

Weight is the other important factor you should consider. The DMR rifle is a tough weapon that might be hectic to use if you add to it a heavy riflescope. Consider going for the lightest scope possible which will be simpler to carry in the field and easier to stabilize on your DMR.