Fantastic glass - Shepherd Scopes Rugged Series R-MIL Illuminated 1-8x24mm Rifle Scope

I first heard about Shepard scopes when I I saw a video titled “The best scope you’ve never heard of”. Those I was skeptical I did some more research& considering n sale this competes price point wise with the strike Eagle 1-8x I figured worst case I’ll have a solid scope and best case it will be as advertised. After I put it sir by side with my Trijicon Accupower 1-4x that retails for more and the glass is as clear if not clearer on the shepherd. As the numbers on the reticle for the reticle are almost impossible to see on the Accupower on an overcast day which isn’t the case which this rugged as they are easily visible in same lighting conditions. It’s has Mil reticle and Mil turrets that are audible and crisp. Illumination has 5settings of red & 5 of green. It’s safe to say that this will hold its own with scope that cost 2x as Much. Truly as others have said, it’s holds its own with 1000’s price point and can be pick up just more than a strike Eagle to get HD glass that competes with the razor HD If your on the fence don’t be, as your getting HD glass, for strike Eagle prices, and this 1-8? 18oz, when the accupower 1-4x is 17oz..

If I had to pick something I’d change is that I have not been able to locate a extended quick throw lever for it yet, but I’m sure a universal ones out there somewhere. Does that really bother me so much I’m willing to spend 600+ more for one of the OEM scopes they make they put in a different body, that’s branded buy someone else with identical internals & different reticle? NOPE The magnification adjustment while butter smooth yet firm yet id rather know the magnification will only move when I want it to, than do it on its own.

You simply won’t find a scope with this level of glass, solid construction, for less period.