Thanks for all the input and suggestions.
I'm giving consideration to the Burris Fullfield II 4.5-14x42 AO as they are available at a great saving right now. At 13 inches it isn't overly long but the 18 oz. is a little heavy. This would give me 14x on the top end and the ability to adjust paralax down to 50 yds. I don't forsee a lot of 25yd shooting at paper so this would suffice. I've not handled one of these but I had a 3-9x40 ffii on a 7 mag at one time and recall it to have been pretty good glass for the $. I am still considering the Leupold vxii 3-9x33 AO for about $150 more and it will fit better but will lack the upper end magnification. I just can't help but feel I'd be overpaying for this scope even at $350.
