I know, not another one of these...trying to find some options on scoping an Accurate Ordnance built .223. Its waiting for me at my FFL's. Funds are limited as usual. I am looking at a budget of around $1200 max. Wife is already going to kill me. This is a dual purpose rifle, punching paper and steel out to 500yds max or so and some coyote hunting. I would like to stay in the 2.5-10x range or 3-12x range with an illuminated reticle. Trying to keep weight down on this rifle. Its hard up here in Maine to look at any quality optics. Thanks for your time.