prostaff is a very decent scope. obviously you pay for what you get. prostaff is not going to be as bright or clear as a leupold vx3 (or even a vx2 to my eye), and vx3 is not going to be as bright or clear as a higher line $$$ swarovski or zeiss, and then you start getting into the Leicas, etc. what I like about a prostaff is, even if it isn't the brightest or clearest, it's a solid performer. it won't internally fog, its reasonably durable, it will hold zero, and the adjustment clicks are reasonably precise. in other words, if you put it on a gun and sight it in, it ought to stay put and be very reliable.