I would never buy optics based on what a magazine review rates them. You have to wonder which company payed the most for a favorable review, whether or not the company "provided" the optic or was it bought at a store. Its not unheard of for a company to submit what is labeled product A, when it is actually product B with product A labeling. The only way to buy optics is to look for yourself, and look through many. Inside the store doesnt do optics justice, outdoors is where you will be using them, so test them outdoors.