i have since used this more and have come upon the issue of blue illumination just being pointless for me as my eyes can't focus on the reticle when it is blue. it is meant to be for daytime but red is much better for day shooting i have found.

but the scope is a great all rounder but i think i would have gone for the mtc mamba 3-12x44 because it is brighter and i miss the reticle.