I only had 4 Elites and non of them had those cheap-looking white BUSHNELL mark.
3 of them had mildots; my 1st ever the venerable 4200 6-24x40 AO that was almost 2' feet long with the sunshade installed..That one had horrendous elevation.
I can't say I love the Elite's mildots as they are not that fine.
The reticle on my 5-15x40 AO was the fattest.
The G2DMR reticle was my last one.
Yo, why don't you try a Meopta Optika in the mix?