I do not want to get into an argument about the best $200 scope on the market. And there could very well possibly be better scopes out there than the recommended Leupold for $200. But calling it a piece of crap is a stretch. Any Leupold is not crap. They still have a fantastic warranty, and there are tons of people who have a heck of a lot of them. So recommending any Leupold is not a bad idea. I think you guys are greatly exaggerating, and for what reason I do not know why. If you prefer a different $200 scope then spend your money and buy that scope. But I am sure that most hunters will get a full lifetime of pleasurable shooting and hunting from a $200 Leupold. Are there better scopes out there?? YES. But it definitely is not a "piece of crap"!! Come on. Tom.