It is a beautiful thing Lee, I'm wrapped in mine. It is such a clear view through it. But just a word of caution for those considering getting one.
Make sure you get the reticle that will take an illuminator. When I bought mine the reticle didn't have a hole to thread an illuminator in so I had to buy a second reticle eventually. Why not use an ordinary illuminated reticle (ie 12.5mm) you say? It won't come to focus.
It will if you attach the lower element of a barlow to it but then it is no longer a 9x50 finder.
Other than that, as Lee says it is a beautiful finder, plus it is erect image
