Picked one up the other day - got it mounted on a regulated BSA Ultra/Hornet hybrid.

So far I'm very impressed.

Nice clear optics, certainly better than the cost of the scope would suggest. I would suggest they are better than previous Hawke scopes I've owned, I've not owned a 'Sidewinder 30 Tactical' but did have a 'Sidewinder 30 3-12x50'.

The reticule looks very useful and the illumination in red and blue (my favourite) is very acceptable on levels 1 to 4 (5 seems a bit strong to me).

The general finish of the scope and the smoothness of the zoom ring and AO is good.