Rifle Scopes Personal Preference Q: IOR 16x42 or MK4 4.5-14x50

[diggler1833]

I'm currently running the Leupy MK4 4.5-14x50 with TMR reticle right now. I really like the reticle with the opening in the center. The rifle it is on now is a SPS Tactical in .223 that I originally wanted to put to use as a walking varminter / 600yd target gun. Now it is looking more like the rifle will see 99.9% of it's life as a target rifle. There is the possibility of the rifle turning into a .223AI down the road, but that is a few years down the road.

My question is to those that have used IOR optics, and to those who are in the know: Would you sell the Leupy and get the IOR. I need to keep it in the same price range, so no Nightforce/USO/S&B/PH/Zeiss for this guy. I'm just leaning toward wanting a bit more magnification, and a reticle with 1/2 Mil subtensions. I guess there is always selling the Leupy and getting another with higher magnification.

Thanks in advance for your input.