@Nitrox @Waidmannsheil, I too am very fond of the German #4 reticle as well as slimmer scopes, especially straight tube scopes on full stock rifles.

@aromakr, had no idea there were knockoff scopes! Why do fakes have to ruin everything.

@Ripp, I was eyeing a Zeiss Diavari 1.5-4.5 scope on eBay and almost went for that but I couldn't get over how strangely long the tube looked. I did see a Kahles as well.

In general, my search has been for straight tube scopes in the 1X range and for the most part I was looking at older models from Leupold, Zeiss, Kahles, Swaro.

I lucked out and found a used Swarovski 1.25-4x24 Habicht. Seller had it listed on GunBroker as "good condition" and the photos weren't all that great but upon receiving it, the scope is in mint condition. Cost me more than the other scopes I was looking at but I'm very happy!

With that said, I am now sold on Leupolds thanks to you all, and in today's world, durability and longevity is something I can appreciate. Now to get another rifle to justify another scope purchase