Ffp model: disappointingly poor quality - Nikon Pro-Staff 5 Rifle Scope - 4.5-18X41

I purchased two of the SF FFP model BDC distance lock scopes, one from Optics Planet and one from another online retailer. Both had what appeared to be excessive epoxy resin on the optics joints internal to the scope housing. It was so bad that the glare off this material was distracting when looking through the scope. While glassing, it looked like something was peeling or bubbling off around the perimeter of the objective. It was most noticeable at 18x.

The glass clarity was fantastic. The FFP BDC reticle was a little too large at 18x as well but that should be expected with a 4x zoom FFP reticle. The magnification of this scope was amazing too.

It's too bad the quality of build was so poor. I will return this scope and cannot recommend it. I will stick to my other 3 Nikon Prostaff scopes which I love and have given me no such issues.

Caveat: I received one of the earliest copies of this scope. Perhaps the quality will improve as production ramps up. Still, Nikon really disappointed me with this one.