I know the trend is more, more, more. But if you’re only shooting out to 300 yards with most shots 150 or less, do you ever really need more than a 3-9x40 scope?
No. However ... I'm a Leupold fan and I like their B&C or VH crosshair setups. I don't believe those are available from the factory anymore in anything "below" a 4.5-14X. You might find 'em on a used 2.5-8X, 3-9X, or 4-12X, but not a new scope.
I have a 2.5-8X B&C on my Kimber .308. The drop didn't track with Leupold's sight in suggestions but when I put the main crosshair dead on at 100 yards, the first crossbar at 8X hits dead on at 200 and the second crossbar is dead on at 300. I prefer that to twisting knobs.
Tom