Just got my hands on the scope that I purchased a month ago....... Had to wait for my parents to bring it back from the US.
Well I can report that it has certainly been worth the wait.
Box/packaging is of good quality/construction. Scope came wrapped in tissue paper inside the box. Generally a good feeling about it.
Standard lens covers are very similar to those that came with my Swarovski (clear so as you can shoot with them on). The only critism is that they are too tight on the eye piece (difficult to get off).
The scope has not as yet been mounted as I am still waiting for The Sportsman to get their act together and post me my damned mounts that I ordered over two weeks ago!!!
The optics are certainly comparable to those on my Zeiss and Swarovski. It would not be fair of me to say anymore until I have mounted and zero'd.
The centre dot illumination appears to work very well with no radiated light within the optics.
This scope was very reasonable, some £250 cheaper than a comparable Swarovski or S&B. If my initial findings are anything to go by I will certainly be looking to purchase more of these in the future.
I will detail this review as and when my mounts arrive and once I have used it in the field.
Kind Regards
Peter