Decent features for the price - Leapers UTG 3-12x44mm Rifle Scope

I got this as a gift for my dad's new .270. I was excited about the multiple color illumination, and I actually like adding more weight to reduce the recoil. The turrets, included sunshade, and durability are all fine features. I was disappointed with the thickness of the reticle and how long it takes to get the colored illumination set up how you want to. It seems to hold zero just fine but for a little more money you could do much better. The brightness is just ok and degrades at higher magnification but not as bad as cheaper scopes I have seen. Overall a usable scope but thinner cross-hairs would aid in accuracy as these are quite thick.