Yeah, well imagine my surprise on getting a SS 3-9x42 and comparing it to my NF 2.5-10x32. To my eyes, the SS was clearer, brighter and all around better. The SS went on my .308 semiauto and the NF went down the road. Never been sorry. Looking at a SS 6x or 1-4x now for a new deer rifle. I see no point in deviating from success.
For what its worth, there was a Tasco scope made years ago that was the predecessor of the SS line, if I remember right. It was a government contract scope of some flavor. I don't remember if it was DOD or Fed LE that bought them.
