Navy Cop, I like a 6 power scope. I have had 2 diferent rifles with the older steel tubed weaver 6x scopes on them. I believe the newer optics are somewhat clearer than the older optics in general, but if I had a 6x weaver I would not hesitate to use it.
I have used 6x scopes made by:: Buris, Leupold, Weaver, & swift. The one I have on my 223 is a swift. For a $100.00 scope it is very good and seams to be holding up well.
One thing I would sugest is to stay will a 40mm or close objective. The compacts lack a little in poor light. Regards, Byron