I have this scope, and I REALLY like the reticle. However, the image really goes downhill after 18x. Overall its a good scope and I like it. I got an open box one for 189 on amazon. It showed up and it was the correct box but wrong reticle. Called and complained, they sent me a brand new one at the same price since it was their fault.
The v-16 is a better scope. The image is clear through the entire power range and the eye relief is slightly more forgiving. Weaver will change out the reticle to the varminter for 50 dollars. Sometimes they go on sale for for something like 230 but only in a certain reticle.