I've got two of them, one on my 1000-yard 6.5-06 Interdiction Rifle, and one on my M14NM. Both are very clear with bright images, have repeatable zero through the entire magnification range, use a 42mm objective lens, and have thumb-adjustable target turrets. I own several Leupolds, so I'm not totally biased. I'd compare the V-16 to a Leupold Vari-X III, instead of a Vari-X II. The closeouts on the V-16's should still be happening, I didn't know about those $213.95 deals, I may have to get another one for a future .308 sharpshooter.