At the risk of being lynched, how about a Leupold 2.5x8?
I have several Leupolds (no 2.5-8) and they have always been good to me. I compared a 2.5-8 side by side with the Kahles and I just like the Kahles better. Just seems brighter and clearer. I also like the larger low end FOV.
I probably should have mentioned this sooner but the Kahles is on my NULA 50 cal muzzleloader and I'd like to replace the Zeiss Victory 1.5-6 on my NULA 30-06 with a matching Kahles but I can't find one. That would be my ideal but if it's not possible I'd like to get a scope that's of at least equal quality, 1" tube and just as light. That would make the two guns very similar in appearance, weight and handling.