I picked up my second Wallyworld Centerpoint scope this past weekend. I find them to be the best value for the money right now. The scope is so much clearer than the Leapers 3x12x44AO Compact I own and it is about 1/2 the price. I don't find them terribley heavy, in fact I've never noticed the weight....., but then I have mine mounted on a big Korean Career 707, so it's like a lump of lead in the trailer of a semi truck:) Just picked up the other one while sitting here. It's still in the plastic, but even with that doesn't seem too heavy....maybe I'm just a strong young buck! The only real downfall is the Weaver mounts that come with the scope, but then most scopes don't come with mounts at all. I had to call a few different Wallyworlds before I found one in stock, but I must have 5 Wallyworlds within 10 minutes drive of me....I think I actually have more Wallyworlds here than Blockbuster Video and Starbucks combined:) If I could find those $25 clearance Centerpoint scopes someone mentioned in the Bargain Gate I would probably buy at least 3-4, can't miss out on a good scope deal:)