The Aetec is as good as any scope under 500 dollars. I have Leuplods as well but I wouldn't buy another. The Aetec is just a good dependable, tough and reasonable priced scope. You need not spend any more than they cost unless you just plain want to. The Nikon Pro-Staff is another pretty low cost scope that will do the job day in and day out for many years. Leupold are good scopes but anymore with their imported glass, They just don't rule anymore.