Athlon Optics 2.5-15x Ares is due in this week. This is a scope assembled in quality Chinese facility made from Light Optical Works lens systems and internals. 30mm tube 50mm objective First Focal Plane Illuminated hashtag reticle, moa or mil-radian. Selling price will be about $800. Weight is decent at about 27oz; actually fairly lightweight for "great glass" scope.
Light Optical Works also builds the Athlon Cronus line. I bought the BTR model for longrange demo and evaluation. The BTR is a 34mm tube with all the premium features and optical quality that ranks with The Biggest Pricetag Scopes. Clarity and sharpness that measure in miles not yards. At $1800 the Cronus BTR is a stellar value.
Personally, why compromise a lightweight rifle with a 2lb plus scope & mount system? If intent on a great glass scope, the Athlon Ares and Cronus models are worth a look for sure!
www.athlonoptics.com see the link for download of catalog. There are many other models at lower price points with FFP and Illum reticle systems. The optic quality is truly excellent on even the lower price scopes. Lifetime transferable warranty, of course!
I do have dealer affiliation with Athlon. They are very much worth your evaluation.