Thanks everyone for the very helpful feedback. Once again proving this forum is awesome!
I think I am slowly convincing myself to opt for the VX-3HD in 2.5-8x36mm as it seems to be the perfect companion for my short action .308. The 2-7x33mm is not far behind on that list however, so I'd say the only thing left for me to do is to go and get these scopes in my hands.
I think it's a bit of a shame these manufacturers are no longer making many of these lower powered scopes. I all else fails I'll probably put a 3-9 on and call it a day. Would it be ridiculous to make a 2-8x40mm scope? Seems like that would be the best of both worlds. Lower magnification but a nice "full" objective.
