I've had nearly all the big name scopes up to the $800 price point. The scope above is as good as any of the others if low light performance is your main goal. The glass is as good as the Trijicon and Zeiss Conquest although it isn't quite as crisp at the edges but that has no affect on my hunting. It is heavier but for my purposes it is the best I've ever had for the money. My brother in law owned a Meopta Meostar R1 3x12x56 and he sold it in favor of the Weaver. Not because it wasn't as good but because the Weaver was as good in low light hunting as the Meostar and the illuminated dot made a difference to him too.