Gonna try a heavy duplex in a Leup 2.5-8... nice combo...
I like and use Leupold where their strengths-light weight, trim, huge forgiving eye box and eye relief at low powers, small ocular- are needed or wanted.
If the rifle and it's intended use can "handle" a few more ounces, bigger ocular, etc then I prefer Conquest at the price point.
Would love to try a Schmidt & Bender. Sounds like dey da bomb mon.
Be sure to provide a pic when you get it all mounted up..that should get some mileage