I like the 1.5-8, and it has a beefy 28mm tube and is a little longer and easier to mount. Reticles are similar, but the 1-8x24mm has the no mag 1.0. Is there really any difference? The 1-8x sells for quite a bit more than the 1.5-8x. Many have said they like the Burris over the Trijicon Accupower 1-8x.