I've got a VXIII 4.5-14x40 B&C reticle as well. To me the eye relief is much more critical than the 3.5-10 or the 2.5-8. I also have a 4.5-14x40 LR side focus on my 22-250. I like both scopes, but the eye relief, IMHO, is more critical. It's not terrible, but I'm considering making a change to something different.

I just yesterday recieved a Minox ZA-5 2-10x40 from Doug at Cameraland. So far I am really impressed. the eye relief is long and very NON-critical, and it's constant. I've yet to shoot it of course, but first impressions are very positive.

David