I'm looking for a scope to put on a Stevens 200 .30-06 for deer and elk in CO. I've narrowed it down to the following choices. I'd like to know which of these you'd pick and why.
1) Burris Fullfield II 2-7x35 $159 (Balistic Plex Reticle)
http://www.swfa.com/pc-5646-203-burris-2-7x35-fullfield-ii-rifle-scope.aspx
2) Burris Fullfield II 3-9x40 $199 (Balistic Plex Reticle)
http://www.swfa.com/pc-8070-203-burris-3-9x40-fullfield-ii-rifle-scope.aspx
3) Burris Fullfield II 3-9x40 $139 (German 3P#4 Reticle)
(keeping this source confidential until I decide what I'm going to buy)
The third option seems like a great deal, but it seems like the Ballistic Plex Reticle would come in handy for longer shots. I also like the idea of the slightly smaller/lighter 2-7 scope, but I'm worried about how much of a sacrafice in light gathering ability I'm making dropping down to the 35. Anyway, any advice would be appreciated.
thx
1) Burris Fullfield II 2-7x35 $159 (Balistic Plex Reticle)
http://www.swfa.com/pc-5646-203-burris-2-7x35-fullfield-ii-rifle-scope.aspx
2) Burris Fullfield II 3-9x40 $199 (Balistic Plex Reticle)
http://www.swfa.com/pc-8070-203-burris-3-9x40-fullfield-ii-rifle-scope.aspx
3) Burris Fullfield II 3-9x40 $139 (German 3P#4 Reticle)
(keeping this source confidential until I decide what I'm going to buy)
The third option seems like a great deal, but it seems like the Ballistic Plex Reticle would come in handy for longer shots. I also like the idea of the slightly smaller/lighter 2-7 scope, but I'm worried about how much of a sacrafice in light gathering ability I'm making dropping down to the 35. Anyway, any advice would be appreciated.
thx