Should be brighter - AIM Sports Inc 4x40 Fixed Power Full Size Rifle Scope

With a 40mm objective and only 4x I believe that this scope should be much brighter, it _is_ good enough, but I have a 8x25 monocular that just seems much brighter. I also had trouble with the focus. By screwing the eyepiece all the way out, until it started to wobble (then locking it down), I did get a good clear focus, but just barely. I think the barrel is just a little short. Otherwise is seems well made and durable. It was easy to zero and hold zero -- so far. I love the Mil-Dot reticle, more so than a truplex. I guess I would recommend this scope for the price _but_ there may be a better inexpensive alternative. You might look at what Simmons offers.