I then set up a series of D- and E-type silhouettes at a variety of short-range distances varying from 7 yards to 50 yards. Shooting a rapid-fire series I was pleased by how quickly I was able to transition from target to target. With the scope set on 1.1X, it was easy to keep both eyes open for less fatigue and better situational awareness. In addition, I was surprised to discover that the large turrets disappeared from my field-of-view when my shooting eye was in the scope.

In sum, the Mark 8 1.1-8X 24 mm is big. It’s also heavy and expensive. It’s not by any means perfect, but it certainly does a lot of amazing things. An ideal CQB scope would be smaller. An ideal sniper scope would have a larger objective. It’s incredibly rugged and easy to use. Because it is so versatile with its wide range of magnification, rapid and repeatable windage and elevation adjustments, the CQBSS has a lot to offer law enforcement and military precision-marksmen. Any marksman trained to range in mils will find the M-TMR reticle to be an incredible tool. I suspect many three-gun competitors may decide that two scopes are a cheaper alternative; and that ruggedness is desirable, but it’s not a life-or-death consideration. Given the cost, LE and military users are the most likely buyers, but to paraphrase Ferris Bueller’s evaluation of the Ferrari 250 GT, if you have the means, it’s an excellent choice.

Reticle: Horus H27 with illuminated dot; M-TMR with illuminated cross-hairs (tested)
Lens Coating: index matched lens system with diamond coat
Adjustment Markings: pinch & turn auto-locking 0.10 mil
Main Tube Diameter: 34 mm
Eyepiece Design: lockable fast-focus
Magnification: 1.1-8X
Linear Field of View: 31-4.9 meters at 100 meters
Exit Pupil: 8.0-3.0 mm
Weight: 23.2 ozs.
Length: 11¾"
Mounting Area: 6½"
Objective Aperture: 24 mm
Eye Relief: 3.7"-3.3"
Elevation Adjustment Range: 100 m.o.a.
Windage Adjustment Range: 100 m.o.a.; BDC rings are available for MK 262 Mod 1 77-gr. 
5.56x45 mm NATO and M118 LR 175-gr. 7.62x51 mm NATO
Accessories: flip-open lens covers and a 2½" sun shade are standard.
Suggested Retail Price: $4,000