RE: Couple of scope questions
I'd also go with the Nikon. I have a Burris 4X pistol scope and two Nikon variable pistol scopes and the Nikons are far superior in clarity and light gathering. And like driftrider said, 12X in a pistol scope is pretty much useless under hunting conditions. Even a pistol scope at 8X is almost impossible to hold steady. Both of my Nikons are 1.5-5X on Encore barrels in 22-250 and .308 and thats been plenty enough magnification for shots out to 200yds.