A great optic at the sale price - Viridian OpticsPlanet Exclusive Mylex 1-8x24mm Rifle Scope 30mm Tube FFP

I compared this optic directly with the GLx 1-6x and the the SLx 1-8x from Primary Arms. I found that the optical clarity from 1-6x was very good, and that all other features were at least acceptable by comparison. It has less fisheye-ing at low power and nearly as good resolution when zoomed out. For a ~$300 optic, I believe the value is strong. It was surprisingly lightweight for the features offered.

I found the 1x not to be true (but not far off, between 1.1 and 1.25x), and the resolution of 7-8x sort of fell apart in complex backgrounds (though still useable). The reticle is extremely small at low power but the lines from the sides and bottom are nice to have to get on target and are far from distracting. The knobs are tactile and protected by caps. Illumination isn't outstanding but it is better than the Primary Arms offerings. If $300-$400 is your budget, don't sleep on this optic.