When I first looked throu the scope I thought the reticle might be hard to see in poor light, I don't normaly use the illumination on reticles so was pleased to see the one on this scope was just centre and not overpowering so might be usable for me. On it's first outing 'in anger' I targeted a bunny in very poor light with no need of illumunation, which suprised me somewhat.