Beautiful piece of equipment - Leupold 20-60x80 Mark 4 Tactical Waterproof Spotting Scope

This is the second spotting scope I've purchased through OP. First one (different brand) arrived damaged by UPS and was sent back. Had plenty of time to review it and experiment. I wasn't pleased with the product even though it wasn't a cheap one. Received the Leupold and although it was more expensive the quality was immediately obvious. I have other Leupold rifle scopes and have stuck with Leupold because so far everything I've bought has lived up to the brand. The scope is heavy (which I expected) and deserves a sturdy mount. It does come with a tough tight fitting cover of very good quality. I wish the opening that allows access to the scope mounting base was larger as my tripod base plate has to be mounted outside of the cover squeezing the material between the scope base and tripod base. The power adjustment is tight and requires two handed operation but it is reassuring that the scope is water proof. I wish it came with a travel case for better protection over and above just the scope cover. It's a lot of $$$$ but you get what you pay for. Love it!