Pretty good deal for the money - Sightmark 15-45X60SE Spotting Scope

I have to admit, I was a bit disappointed when I first opened the box. The "hard case" was not exactly impressive, had some scuffed up corners and the rivets that hold the hinges on look like they were installed by a drunk monkey. In a word, cheap. Opening the case and looking at the parts I also noticed that the tripod was all plastic and appeared kind of cheap too. When I picked up the scope I almost cried, it doesn't weigh a thing which I translated into poor quality.

Until I used the scope...

All I can say is WOW, the optical quality of the presentation is stunning. Not just for a cheap scope but for any scope. great focus and clarity all the way out to its max range. I was able to zoom in and focus clearly at 300-400 yards. I must say I am a believer now. The only reason I did not give 5 stars is for fit and finish of the case. However it did come with a perfectly good soft case that I will probably use when the hard case disintegrates. Even if you throw everything else in the trash, for the money you can't beat this scope. Buy it.