If you have champagne taste on a beer budget, than this is your scope. For the money the optics are great and surprisingly clear. It comes with a small tripod that works fine, but a heavy duty tripod may necessary, as it's so large. I've used it for hunting and spotted elk at over a mile away. You have to hold it steady or the optics will vibrate. I wish it came with a hard case.
Pros: Clear optics
Cons: A little vibration
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