The 2.5x8 is my hands down Leupold favorite.
I have and use 2x7’s, 3x9’s, 3.5x10’s and a single 30mm 4.5x14sf.
They all have their place depending on the size of game and particular rifle......
If I had to narrow it to one however, it would be the 2.5x8.
They’re all “set and forget” scopes and I’m fine with that.