I have used Swarovski and Zeiss, and they are like looking out of a picture window on a bright day.

But I think the best scope VALUE may well lie in the realm of the better Leupolds, especially if you find a discount price.

Probably their Duplex reticle is the best for most conditions, but I really like the thicker three crosshairs of the Euro No 4 reticles. They allow very fast target acquisition. And they show up well in dimmer light.

I think you will like the CZ-550 and the 6.5mm is a real killer in the right hands. I know a Swede who uses one for moose. He bought a 9.3X62mm only after bears started showing up where he hunts.

BTW, this man (Peter Hjortberger) founded Fallkniven, an outstanding knife company. His products are available here through a few dealers, and they may well be the finest production knives in the world. www.fallkniven.com They are emphatically NOT typical cheap Mora knives. No connection at all.