Great scope....but. - BSA Optics 6-24 X 40mm Rifle Scopes Contender Series

I bought the scope with the illuminated reticle option. The problem is that the reticle, when lit, is invisible except in very late dusk or dark even at the highest setting. Useless, in other words, since I don't shoot in the dark. Perhaps useful for a sniper in very low light conditions. So, if you buy this scope, opt for the unlighted reticle since it will weigh less and you won't have that useless extra clunky switch sticking up above the eye piece. The reticle is very nice and the scope functions well. It's a good thing that, without the reticle lit, that the etched reticle is visible like a standard reticle. If it depended on the light all you'd have is a telescope. All turrets function as they should if you read the instructions on how to use them correctly. If you don't read the instructions you'll be mystified as to why you can't make any adjustments. They are a bit complicated compared to most scopes for no good reason except to be different and more complicated I'm certain. Unique isn't always better IMHO.