Vortex believer - Vortex Diamondback HP 3-12x42mm Rifle Scope

I had purchased a new Carson 3D 6-18x50mm scope for using at the range for long distance and was not happy at all with magnification from 12 and up. The scope was very cloudy and distorted at these higher magnifications... I returned it and replaced it with a Vortex Diamondback HP 3-12X42 and wow what a difference!! Very clear from 3-12. The vortex was very quick and easy to bore sight and fine tune from there as well. I did a lot of research (Reading reviews and watching videos) before I purchased either product and the Carson really was a let down... The Vortex was an instant relief and I was glad to spend an additional $164.00 difference! I had a lot of people telling me that a good 3-12 scope would be much better than a "not so good" 6-18... they were right!!