BC,
I agree about the plastic covers but it's the best scope I've used for the money. I've run the scope gamut from Swarovski and Schmidt Bender to Zeiss(european) and Conquest, and the Bushnell's the brightest, toughest low-light scope I've ever owned. I own the 2.5-10x50 Illuminated dot model and when OEH found some at a really good price, I bought another one. Great Scope!