Testing can be very enjoyable with a good scope. Sightron III in 10x50 and 8x32 are incredible to say the least, and you are not giving up much compared to a Night Force. I have both.
I shoot a lot, 28x-42x with a mirage shield on my barrel. It is nice to be able to aim at the edge of a bullet hole or even section a bullet hole at 100 yards with the fine cross hair.
Mirage often comes from the barrel heat; the mirage shield for the barrel is priceless!
Due to the quality of glass on the Sightron and Night Force, it is RARE to have to turn the power down to 20x due to mirage. Shooting through a mirage is where the Night Force 12x-42x is best, slightly. Of course, shooting over different types of terrain, ambient temperature, and how much moisture is coming out of the ground are all critical.
CKGworks, some of the older Pentax Light seeker scopes in 8x32 and the Burris signature in 8x32 would serve you well with the fine duplex. You may be satisfied with the 6x24s of the same, and I deer hunt with those 6x24 Pentax Light Seeker and 6x24 Burris Signature series, they are very clear and tough scopes.
You could also put a want to buy over on accurate shooter dot com for a fixed 20x or 24x Leupold. There are a few out there still floating around at a price that will not break the bank.
Often, testing a rifle equates to how small your aiming point is.
Aim Small, Miss Small
CKGworks, What is your budget? March scopes are top of the line, serious money, however.
