Not to get all mushy or "get a room" level of appreciation, but responses like this are a good part of why I always push people towards Primary Arms optics.
Personally I really like PA and they have come a Long Way FAST.
I also like PSA , Brownells, Midway, and there are more.
All these companies offer something different to us end users.
I am not taking the above quote personal, even remotely
I do not and am not pushing people towards UTG glass any more that I would push people to Primary Arms Glass.
In the price point of "Low Budget" to "Moderate Budget" optics, below are some FACTs;
I really like the following PA scope and did not purchase it because of the 3 year warranty.
Two other factors were the total adjustment and being FFP. But, the warranty killed it for me.
Primary Arms 4-14X44mm FFP Rifle Scope - Illuminated ACSS HUD DMR .308 / .223 Reticle $279.99
3-year warranty
Total Elevation Adjustment 17.4 MIL
Total Windage Adjustment 17.4 MIL
So if 17.1 mil x 3.6" = 61.56 MOA, that's about 20 MOA less than UTG. Of course it only matters if one plans on using this feature.
http://www.primaryarms.com/primary-...pe-acss-hud-dmr-308-223-reticle-pa4-14xffp308
Two close product examples below in which PA's 1 year warranty kills purchasing any optics in their price point for me.
Also, while reticles are subjective, for me the UTG has a better ~ more functional reticle, your mileage may and will vary.
UTG 4-16X44 30mm Compact Scope, AO, 36-color Glass Mil-dot $164.97
Total Elevation Adjustment 80 MOA
Total Windage Adjustment 80 MOA As I don't believe it's advertised, years ago I called and asked about total adjustment.
The Best Never Rest Warranty - Lifetime
Leapers, Inc. warrants that all UTG & UTG PRO products conform to published specifications and are free from defects in material and workmanship. We will repair or replace defective products for the duration of the product's life span. Our dedicated in-house customer service professionals will provide the best-in-class UTG experience.
https://www.amazon.com/UTG-4-16X44-Compact-36-color-Mil-dot/dp/B01A90NQOM
Primary Arms 4-16X44mm SFP Rifle Scope - Illuminated Mil-Dot Reticle $159.99
I've been told this scope has an "Etched Reticle", which if it does is a solid plus in my book.
comes with a 1-year warranty
Total Elevation Adjustment 30 MOA
Total Windage Adjustment 30 MOA
http://www.primaryarms.com/primary-arms-4-16x44-illuminated-mil-dot-scope-pa416x
Also, while NOT discussed here ~ or about Never, a pet peeve of mine is, the eye ~ ocular piece having any movement especially with a SFP scope.
I've found several brands that have movement and it should be TIGHT.
I mean the tighter the better til you almost need a Mini-Pipe Wrench to make an adjustment.
This also holds true for some "Higher End" ( 4 ~ 7 bucks ) scopes that I have or USED to have.
What am I referring to? With your optic held firm , look through it and try to move, not force, ( NOT Turn) the eye piece. If it moves with moderate or Light force you will witness your POA Shift and if it does I would encourge you to explore a method to keep it STILL.
Safe Shooting