Atibal xp8 pleasantly suprised! - Atibal XP8 Mirage 1-8x24mm LPVO Rifle Scope w/ Rapid View Lever, 30mm Tube, Second Focal Plane

I wanted something with more power than a 1-4, but not a another 3-9 or the expensive 1-6's out there. Then along comes the Atibal XP8 1-8. I did my research, compared other options, and ordered it for just over $300 with discount. I was pleasantly surprised by the Atibal. It feels very robust and well built. A bit on the heavy side. The dials feel great and give a very audible click. The illumination works well - it's simple and definitely daylight bright on settings 7-11. The included cat tail is a nice feature that you'll appreciate having. I wasn't sure if I'd like the diamond reticle, but it looks and feels fine to my eye. The reticle is simple, uncluttered, and the center dot seems appropriately sized. The bdc drops out to 1000 yards seems a bit excessive, but whatever, it's there if you want to lob one out there. The glass on the scope I received is pretty darn clear with just the tiniest bit of edge distortion, but very quite acceptable. The glass is not as good as my Leupold 2-7x, but as good or better than the glass on my Nikon P223, so for that I'm pretty happy. I'm liking the generous power range this scope offers in a small package and a reasonable price. It's a pretty flexible little scope! Eye relief feels good. The eye box starts getting a little sensitive at 7-8 power, but it's manageable. This scope will probably not be used on a bench rest shooter so minute-of-head will do. For a budget close to medium-range rifle build though, I think this scope is perfect. You may decide otherwise based on your intended use. I like it and I plan to keep it. Range report in a week or two.