Rifle Scopes Help choosing a new scope

[Dildobaggins]

So Ill be purchasing a new rifle in .308 probably either a Howa or Tikka when deer season rolls around. I've used exclusively Nikon prostaff my entire life. I always had a 3-9 magnification, because in NY in my county until recently, you couldn't use a rifle. Last year I purchased a Nikon 4-12 magnification for an AR. Once I got out to 200 yards it was pretty much a wrap for me. So I'm wondering if anyone has any suggestions on a new scope? Id like a minimum, max magnification of 16. Also, I was leaning towards a First focal plain. budget is about 6-800. Not even sure if I could get a nice one for that. The guys at my local gunshop keep harping Hawke. But they are clearly getting money for selling thier products. Thanks everyone!

 

[Kevins750]

Bushnell Lrhs from Doug at cameraland

 

[Krob95]

An Athlon midas tac 5-25 or a vortex strike Eagle 5-25 would be good places to start as well

 

[Dildobaggins]

An Athlon midas tac 5-25 or a vortex strike Eagle 5-25 would be good places to start as well

I just started checking them out. Thanks for the recommendation!

 

[fdkay]

Is this for hunting or target use?
The Burris Veracity line seems like a good platform, I don't have experience with them, but I do have experience with the XTR II 3-15.
The Bushnell LRHS are dandy scopes, it is Japanese made and a bit more expensive than the Chinese made Athlon Midas Tac and Vortex Strike Eagle.
I will tell you this:
I am currently looking at a 5-25 strike eagle that Vortex was kind enough to send me for review (professional courtesy).
The glass is good, the reticle is excellent. I find the ocular focus to be a bit touchy, but I have astigmatism and that is not uncommon. The parallax adjustment is stiff. It really looks promising, but Vortex has had issues with the robustness of their chinese made scopes.

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