Leupold vx-6 3-18x44 sf firedot scope -- a winner - Leupold VX-6 3-18x44mm Rifle Scope

I am admittedly a Leupold fan -- I have many of them, mostly VX-2s and VX-3s -- as well as Bushnell Elites, Weaver Grand Slams, Sightron SIII Big Sky and even a Nightforce Competition, so I think I know a good scope. And this Leupold is a GOOD scope! Bright, sharp and clear to the edges, a good eye box, the convenience of side focus, and a six-fold power range makes this scope very versatile. Add the FireDot option for low light situations -- the icing on the cake. Yes, it's a 30mm rather than a 1" diameter, so a bit larger/heavier than the average scope but not unduly so, and that 30mm allows the optical advantages offered by this scope. I put it on my Anschutz 1710D HB (a .22) and it does not look out of place. Highly recommended!