I have a 2.5 power. I think that the clarity and brightness are top shelf. As good as any pistol scope I've tried and I've tried alot!(Leupold, burris, bushnell, Bosch&lomb,T/C & simmons). Have'nt tried em on a hard kicker yet, but others have and have reported good luck w/ them. I am gonna pick up a 2x7 to try on a 30/06 barrel I just bought.