Not sure if it's too long but I can speak to it's quality. I recently purchased one for my Mk4 and it's a very good scope. I have the mildot version and the glass is very good. Very clear even up to the higher magnifications. Weight is around 26 oz, length is 16 1/4 inches and the price point is very good. Search online for good deals. I'm not sure if he is on this forum or not, but a member of the Yellow forum ( jimineecricket) did a review of the target dot model.You can find his review on Youtube. Holds a zero well and very good positive clicks on the turrets. Also ranges well with the side focus wheel. I know this didn't answer your question directly, but I hope it helped somewhat.
Keith.