Excellent review. I am liking the looks of that reticle, the 34mm tube, FFP, and the points you raise are definitely tempting me to check this out. I think you're understating your skill just a bit, as I am far closer to the layman, unless there is an even lower station in terms of shooting at any distance over 200 yards. I don't think I'll ever need above 16x magnification, and have been looking for something stronger than my AimPoint Accupower 1-4x. I have a 3-9x that has been serving me well, and might go that route, but this scope is definitely tempting for my needs, as I have no earthly business spending 2-3k on an optic when I will shoot past 200 maybe 3-4 times a year! Thanks for the info. I'll be looking to buy next month, or April, whenever the nicer weather makes its way back to my neck of the woods. As much shit as you get for being analytical, I appreciate your process, even if I throw out some good-natured ribbing now and then myself. I will look forward to an update to this review after you get some time behind the scope.