Best mid range scope under $500

[subterfuge]

A friend just got the PA 1-6x. I haven't fired with it, but it looks great. It will be replacing my PA 1-4x.

[Dinosaur Jr]

Burris MTAC

Love your sig bro.

[ScottsBad]

When I talk about mid-range I mean something like a 1-4x or 2-6x magnification or something like that.

I am building an AR, and am considering getting into 3 gun over the course of the next few years. I already have an FN SLP and a Sig 226, so even though I don't have a competition set up, I should have enough to at least enter a competition.

priorities from highest to lowest:

-holds zero well
-illuminated reticle
-ballistic reticle (mil-dots, preferably)
-durable
-lightweight

Anyway, I'm torn between the following options:

Bushnell 1-4x-24 PCL

http://www.bushnell.com/all-products/rifle-scopes/ar-optics/1-4x-24mm-throw-down-pcl

PA 1-6x ACSS

http://www.primaryarms.com/Primary-Arms-1-6X-Scope-with-ACSS-Reticle-p/pa1-6xrbd.htm

Leatherwood Hi Lux CMR4

http://www.opticsplanet.com/leatherwood-hi-lux-cmr4-1-4x24mm-rifle-scope-w-illuminated-cmr4-ranging-reticle.html

Counter Sniper 1-4x-24mm

http://www.opticsplanet.com/dark-ops-riflescopes-1x4-tactical-scope-w-24mm-objective-doh323.html

I'm leaning towards the Counter Sniper, since it has a nice, albeit cluttered, illuminated ballistic reticle. It is the most expensive out of all of them, but I haven't seen too many reviews on them and was hoping someone here or their friend has one or has used one.

Thanks for the help guys.

OK, so you aren't really asking for what the best scope is. So, what is your budget.

I don't think a mil-dot reticle is what you want. You want a reticle like the PA has. That's not mil-dot.

I also don't believe you want a scope that starts at 2x because it will not be the most effective at CQB. That doesn't fit the "best" category.