Scope selection for Howa mini

[Owyhee H]

200m and closer the 2.5-8 leupold (one of my favorite scopes) should be good but the lack of illumination will make it tough at night. I don't like busy reticles and can imagine the sight would be worse with illumination. Since you already have the scope it does not hurt to try. I have looked through the Trijicon accupoint 3-9x40 and they had a clean reticle and a nice size, but a couple ounce weight penalty.