So I ended up running with 2-7x33m.
Price was same OTD for 2-7 & 3-9, unless I wanted a ballistic firedot reticle on the 3-9, which would have cost me an additional $50.
The deciding factor was weight, as this scope might one day end up on my wimminfolk's AR15 in 6.5 Grendel, which was built specifically as a medium-sized game-getter with light weight and mild recoil as top priorities.
Thanks again for all your time and help.
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warpig602:
1. Low or no (1x) mag is nice for up close target acquisition and fast shooting. Wish my 1.5-4x went down to 1x. I made one "boar's breath" distance shot with 1.5x. Would have preferred 1x, but got it off. Low/no mag also nice for lower-light situations.
2. VX5 and VXR lines not directly comparable, as I think VX5 is a higher-end product.
3. This is a judgement call that depends on what you expect your shots to consist of.
