Bugs makes a valid point, the Vortex is big and heavy when compared to the Leo crossbones scope, almost 9 oz heavier, which is almost double........9.9 oz compared to 18.8 oz.

But if you compare the Vortex XBR to rifle scopes of same performance it's shorter than most and within 2-4 oz in weight, though the Vortex is still a bit heavier.

BUT, so far as made for crossbow scopes go, it's unbeatable by any other scope on the market for features & performance.

Does not make it the right scope for all for sure, mostly due to price, but also due it's size/weight for some.