I bought the scout this last season, and really like it. A buddy of mine has the Leica 800, whcih is 8x, where as the scout is 6x, and for the close objects, the 6x is better. But, this last weekend,he was having truobles ranging animals that were around the 600+ yrds. because it is very difficult to hold these things steady enough to range further objects. His does range in half yard increments, but to me, that is not necassary. I'm am glad that I go the scout. Very pleased with it.