Most of mine are 3-9x with a drop compensating reticle. I figure if they re good enough to hit clay pigeons at 600 yards they are good enough for elk and deer. OK, I miss more than I hit. Best hit rate with 3-9x has been 2 hits with 2 different rifles, 5 shots total (3 shots for the .338WM, followed by 2 for the .30-06).
You need to try a SWFA SS. Your hit ratio will go up