Thanks for all your input. I have a variable on a 223 that is always on 10X, it has an EBR reticle and sfp (thin cross hairs) seems to work well on moa targets out to ~600yds. Also, I have a 10X Bushnell on a CZ Silhouette .22, it also works well. I look at 10X scopes manufactured by US Optics and S&B, they are about twice the price of a 2.5x10 good quality scope. Is it worth going that route? I also shoot steel at 1000++ yards.