I have a Weaver K2.5 on my Marlin 35rem. I realy like it alot and will prolly get a weaver 1.5-4x on my tender next month. The one on the Marlin has kept its zero through 3 years and a hog hunt that I got 2 hogs with. It is very clear for a compact scope, heck its clear for any scope. That scope itself has made me trust Weaver. I have also fired 30 plus rounds of Buffalo Bore stuff through it with no problem, not that thats a real test but its been lugged rounf for 3 years to the range hunting etc. I think for the money Weaver is a good buy. it also has 4' of eye releif so no "scope eye".