BSS, I've had 4 of the Classic Extreme's, 3-8x32 & 1-6x24. I don't have one now because I upgrade to the Sightron SIII's made in Japan. I used all my Weaver's on varmint rifles, nothing larger than 220 Swift, so I don't know how they are with recoil. For the money I thought they were pretty good scopes, way better than Vortex. The only downsides I would say they have is on my 8x32 over 24x the tend to not be as clear as lower power, the eye relief is kind of unforgiving, & the side focus is real touchy. It's a good looking scope & for the money I think a good buy.
Jim D