Hi 8mm/06 . . . several good scopes out there . . . and you don't need advanced equipment to test them . . . just use the human eye . . . best instrument there is . . . something wrong if you can't tell the difference. ANYWAY . . . still would pick a Burris over almost anything. One scope that has not been mentioned is the WEAVER GRAND SLAM . . . and I have used them . . . super bright - high quality - made in Japan [Oh well!]. Made by Light Optical Works. Nothing wrong with Leupold either - but keep in mind they have a cult following. Leupold owners never look at anything else. Afraid they might find something just as good for less money! Sightron is good. Bushnell Elite 4200 and 3200 are good.

Your Alaskan Guide is good too - just be ready to be ragged over your choice. Cabelas is a fantastic company and will back your purchase. Very reputable company. So is Sightron . . . heck, if your Sightron is defective they just give you a new one!

The real me? I lean toward the Weaver Grand Slam. Burris second. Leupold third. Sightron fourth. But it is all a matter of subjective preference when you are looking at scopes in these price ranges.

Good luck on your purchase. I guess I am lucky, but I have NEVER been stung on a scope purchase. My old Weavers from El Paso were good - but not as bright as these new scopes - whatever the company.