Vortex Optics Crossfire 6-18x44 Riflescope

Comparing this Vortex to other scopes in the same general price range: - glass is generally clearer - reticle is crisp - love the duplex dot - adjustments are accurate and consistient - looks and feels like a quality optic It will not replace a $3000.00 scope, but it is highly functional for a hunting rifle that will suffer abuse in the field. If I were being picky I would like the windage and elevation adjustments to be a little crisper and maybe even with an audible "click" I did have to use the warranty, completely my fault.....I changed from a QD mount to Vortec Pro Rings and in a rush did not use my torque screwdriver. I overtightened the rings substantially which bent the scope tube. This effected the windage adjustment and made the elevation inconsistient (impact intermittently moved between two points about 2.5" apart). I emailed Vortex, they sent me pre-paid postage to return the scope and within 7 days sent me a brand new scope. Their technician noted the bent scope tube was the problem and expressed the importance of properly torqing scope rings ...which I needed to hear. No one wants to use a warranty....however if you need it, even if you caused the problem, Vortex makes the process a pleasurable experience and truely follows their word without gimmicks and deception. They straight up fix or replace efficiently and without costing you a dime. You just will not find better customer service out there. I would put this scope right near, if not at the top, of budget scopes $300 and under in its own right. The no-fault warranty and amazing customer service are in a class by themselves.