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Id also recommend selling that one off and upgrading to a mil/mil scope. Of the IOR 16x42 scopes I've seen around, all have been listed as mil/mil actually, but I'm sure there was a time in earlier production that they were done in mil/moa, which must be what you have if it says 1/4 moa on the...

In that magnification range, I prefer FFP myself. My own short list in looking at grabbing a scope in that config and general price range looks like this at the moment: Steiner P4Xi 4-16x56 Meopta Optika 3-18x50 Athlon Ares BTR 4.5-27x50 Brownells MPO 3-18x50 Tract Toric 3-15x50 Vortex PST II...

As mentioned above, depends on what the main use will be for. For hunting, stellar glass and lightweight-ness, it is really hard to top Swarovski. The Zeiss HD mentioned above would be great as well. Swaro, Zeiss, Lecia, Leupold, and S&B all make excellent lightweight hunting glass that can take...

If he is dead set on an optic with those parameters, this may fit the bill nicely: Burris 5x36 AR-536 Tactical Sight They are offering a $100 rebate on them now also..

For mid-range magnification under $800, you're on the right track with the SWFA and Vortex mentioned. I would also add the Burris XTRII 3-15x, and possibly the Weaver Tactical 3-15x50 if the weight isn't too much for you. If you will primarily encounter bigger-bodied animals on the hunt, as...

I know you're looking for a variable, but something like a 6x SWFA SS would be a very usable option. It has in excess of 140 moa of total elevation adjustment, a 7mm exit pupil and spot-on tracking. For $300, it would get my vote every time, it is a great magnification for 300 blk, IMO. It has...

It's not a real competition 'til the pants come off. I've got a theory, most likely Freudian, that shooting for small groups in competition is a perfectly natural extension of dick measuring. Where group size is inversely proportional to dick length.... Hence my 2.5 moa 100 yard standard. Maybe...

No difference in glass between SFP/FFP. The 32mm 2.5-10x is a totally different optical system than the 44mm version, and it's performance differences aren't related to focal plane. The 32mm is considered the gem of the PST line, and you may notice a step down in overall glass quality with the...

The Burris 5-25x XTRII would be a more direct comparison to the Nightforce 5.5-22x. Main difference feature wise, is Burris is FFP. Initial reports have been very good so far for the new Burris line. Nightforce is as proven as it gets for reliability. The Sightron SIII 6-24x50 is another solid...

Any of the standard lo-profile (non-railed) gas blocks will fit fine under the MI (and it is one of the slimmer diameter rails). I'm using a Troy on one and a BCM on another with plenty of clearance. I've not dabbled with adjustable gas blocks, myself. I'd imagine you'd be properly gassed with...

For a great bang for the buck, and extreme light weight, I like my M.I. GenII 15" mod rails really well. I've got Samson/Rainier Evo's too, and like them pretty well. Overall, MI is my current fave under $200..

That Nightforce 2.5-10x42 you have is one of the best overall general use scopes one the market. There is absolutely nothing to be gained by going to a FFP scope at 10x and under, IMO. If you are going to be ranging with it, it will be at max power (10x) which is where it is calibrated, though...

A Nightforce 2.5-10x32 or 2.5-10x42 in either MOAR or Mil-R would be my choice for Leo duty rifle. The new SHV in MOAR reticle does look interesting too, though the NXS line has proven to be near bulletproof.

The first manufacture that comes to mind when thinking about stellar glass and being light weight is Swarovski. Here is a cool scope that would be very well rounded for a 500 yard target setup and a great piece of hunting glass: Swarovski 3.5-18x44 Z5 Riflescope 15.9 oz. Another to look...

Good point on illumination. The Vortex in the 50mm objective 4-16x and 6-24x would be decent, though the coatings aren't quite up there with euro hunting glass for darkness performance, but still plenty useable for twilight. Others in the PST's ballpark price (illuminated) would be: Weaver...