I bought a real nice Eagle case some time back. I might need to see if I still have it.

I have a Trijicon 1-4 Accupower, actually 2 of them. They were on close out for around $400, no tritium and I never use the illumination. They do get me out to 700 yards with the BDC segmented circle reticle and do everything else you’d want a scope to do with or without illumination. I wouldn’t be afraid of the Ascent.

Don’t use rings. Get a cantilever scope mount. If you can afford a Wilson Combat, you can afford LaRue or ADM mount.