The older model whitetail classic 1.5x5 that i have has been great.Its been on and off some of my various guns more than a few times,slug guns,30-06,50 cal. muzzeloader.Like it so much i bought one of those 2.5x8 whitetail classic closeouts cdnn is advertising for 70.00.Its sighted but hasnt really proved itself yet.Probably would have bought an aetec if i had not have found that great deal.Have had bad luck with bushnell and or any scope less than 100.00 regular price.Nikon and leupold are my favorites,although my leupold is curently out for repairs for a overly stiff power adjustment ring..Had a redfield tracker that performed like a stallion until a very hard drop,god forgive me for the words that came out of my mouth that snowy day.Had a high dollar pentax that was a POS.Have a weaver v-seies that seems very good also.I understand weaver,simmons an redfield are all owned by the same company now.In my opinion in general you get what you pay for,the more you pay the more you get.But there are exceptions to the rule..and some of us cant buy 300.00+ scopes for all or even any of our guns.My experience has been if you dont spend about 130.00 or more on a scope(retail)you might spend a lot more on ammo chasing the 10 ring around only to realize its a POS.