Leopold vari x2 which is now a varix1 is the way to go I have seen them on sale as low as $179 Hold op great and have excellent brightness.
I had a Burris 3-9 fullfield that I loved until I compared the visiibility in low light conditions.
The burris didnt come close to the leopold.
I do have a 3-9 nikon buckmaster that came on a rifle Ibought. It seems to be pretty equal to the leopold.In light transfer.I just hope it holds up in ruggedness