You will get a lot of Vortex haters, but who cares if something happens to it send it in to get fixed or replaced. There warranty is top notch. You will get the haters that say your going to need the warranty, but who cares the warranty is there. I have a few vortex scopes & bingos I have never had an issue with any of them. I would love to have swaros, but I just can't afford them so I bought what I could afford. I have been very happy with Vortex!