Steve- I haven't bought one yet but looked at a similar scope - 1.5X5 VXR. I have a black bear hunt over bait this Fall and think the lighted ret would be valuable. 2X7 Leupold has been my favorite rifle scope for many years so the one you mentioned would be a dandy. I'm working with a Hawke Endurance 2X7 Doug at Cameraland offered awhile back. It is a fraction of the price of Leupold…I'ld much prefer the VXR but will probably stay with the Hawke for now. Hopefully, someone will respond with actual experience with the one you want. Good luck getting on one of those Hoosier bucks!
