Did you end up ordering a set of B.5’s? I’ve spent hours researching, comparing, shopping, trying to decide what to get for an upgrade from my 12x50 Viper HD’s. I ordered a pair of B.5 12x56 today, should get here early next week. From everything I read, it sounds like Swaro level glass for $1000 less.
Also looking at the b5 12s for out west. Have the B3 8s I just used on an idaho elk but think I'll have to relegate those to the midwest whitetail woods and need some more magnification for my future western hunts. Let us know how the b5 12s are when you get them