I don't go for high powered glass, especially on a 6# rifle.
I have the 6500 2.5-16x42, the Z5 3.5-18x44 BT and the Z3 4-12x50 BT.
To me the Z5 is the brightest, the Z3 a close second and the 6500 is last. The 6500 sorta runs out of gas at higher power settings, both with light and the eyebox, which gets pretty critical around 14X-16X. It's OK at 12X or below and is a very nice scope overall. I got it on EBay for $400 used, delivered to my door. I feel it's worth every bit of that.
DF
