I've used Zeiss, S&B, and especially Nighforce in the passed and been extremely happy. Most recently I tried a Burris 6.5x40(can't remember the model )with a great deal of results. You mentioned "mid priced" scope. This Burris was around $950. It was doing everything the $2500 scope was doing.
Have you taken a look through the new NF NX8?
They have one in 4-32x50 F1 for 2k.
I want to put my hands on one to play with. I’ve got the 5-25x ATACR on my 338L and a 7-35x on a 6x47L. Damn good glass that is on par with my Schmidt Bender scopes.
I’ve recently looked closer at Burris.
the warranty is excellent. No proof of purchase.
bought one for my sons 30.06 and it’s been great.
As a side note, Sig has built an office in the same place as leopold. Then poached a bunch of their design engineers. Sig is playing with deep pockets and
recently won a gov contract.
that’s something to consider.