All I ask of a scope is that it is plenty clear as to not hinder a good hold, Maintain its POI. Gather enough light to shoot during all legal shooting hours and not fog up in nasty conditions. For quite a few years now the Aetecs have done all this and more. Who cares that it doesn't cost an arm and a leg? I have both the 3x9's and 4x12's with lighted rectical. I have in the past had Leupolds but I can't see ever spending more than the price of the Aetec again because when it comes to performance, they are top notch and will do the same job as more expensive glass. I choose to pocket the extra money for something else. The only thing they don't provide is snob value.