Everything i was looking for - Vortex Viper PST Gen II 3-15x44mm Rifle Scope, 30mm Tube ,First Focal Plane (FFP)

I compared this side by side with a Leupold VX-5HD 3-15x44 scope. The glass was equally clear all the way to the edges; the Leopold however, had a reticle that was way too thin at all magnification levels. The Leopold was like looking into a first focal plane without the benefit of the reticle growing as the magnification grew. This Vortex maintained a crisp clear image and reticle at all levels in all circumstances, the Leopold did not. So this scope won out. I also feel that this reticle is a nice blend for hunting and long-range shooting. Not quite a Christmas tree style so it was not quite as distracting in hunting situations but also able to magnify enough with solid reticle features to use out to 1k+ yards. It also includes 1/4 Moa adjustments for fine-tuning the long-range shots.