I have several of the SIII in 8-32X, and find that they seem to represent excellent value.
Like them more than a couple of Bushnell's that I had, for comparable $.
I have typically used Nightforce scopes, and no, the Sightron isn't as clear or bright, but again, for the money, they stack up pretty well.
If I could afford to put Nightforce, or better, on all of my rifles, I would....but I'm not willing to spend the money.
Instead, I have opted to mount the Sightrons on my 'range only' units, and keep the Nightforces for my 'premium' rifles.
If Sightron were the only scopes that I could get, or afford, I wouldn't be too upset.......