I have used Luepold, Burris,Meopta,Pentax I like the option of a lower power 2 x 7, 2.5 x 8, 3 x 9, and I never used 9 or 8 for that matter. My .338 Lapua where's a 1.5 x 4, and my 8mm Rem Mag, has a 3 x 9, both dual X. If I were going to go to a lighted reticle I'd go Trijicon no batteries no extra weight.