I'm quite sure that others will differ in their opinions, but I have found (if you really want a 6-24 x 50 and can put up with the weight), the rather dodgily-named "Besonder Optisch" is an incredible scope for the money - if you can find one second hand. Side wheel focus, 30mm body, fine mil-dot reticle and 1/8" turret adjustment. I have used two of these and their clarity at all ranges has been superb compared to other offerings costing a lot more (although I have not, I'm afraid, had the pleasure of trying a Leupold or Schmidt and Bender).
Worth looking out for one second hand perhaps in the £80 £100 range?
Good luck!