+1 for the Nikon. I have a 3-12 x 42 on my 223 and it is a great scope.
That said my 4.5-14 x 42 Leupold vx3 CDS is a great scope too. Only criticism is the small FOV even on 4.5x which makes snap shooting more of a challenge.
I have a Bushnell 2.5-10 x 42 elite 4200 on my 17HMR which was on my 270 for a number of years. Another good choice for your requirements.
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