Good first scope - Vortex Strike Eagle 1-6x24mm Rifle Scope AR-BDC Reticle

My eyesight is getting poor even with progressive lenses, so I was in the market for a scope that I could use up close and also give me some magnification out to 100 plus yards for my Mini-14 & SoCom 16. Since this was my first scope I did not want something too expensive, but practical for my needs. Based my purchase on reviews from other buyers, reputation of the manufacturer and their warranty. The scope was easy to mount, sight in and changing magnification was smooth. Glass was clear, the recital was easy to use at all magnification levels. The illumination is good but it does leave a red ring or halo round the outside of the lens when in very low light situations, that and the fact that there is a little discoloration on the outside horse shoe recital is why I gave it 4 stars.
I would recommend this scope, especially for first time scope buyers, it has helped me improve my accuracy up close and out to 300 yards (not many ranges in Ca to practice at longer distances), for me at least. Excellent price value, that and Optics Planets return policy help me with this purchase.