I LOVE that little red lit-up dot in my Z6i 2-12x50 for rainy dark timber elk hunting. Not sure if you'll ever need it if you're only going to be hunting long range. Mine has the illuminated #4 and in my mind its perfect. Mine is a Gen 1, so the newer ones are probably even better.
This will be a stand rifle. Tower stand or ground blind.
Shots could be 50 yards out to as far as my abilities stretch.
Scope weight isn't a big issue as I'll only be carrying the rifle to and from a stationary hunting position, and the rifle isn't going to be heavy.
(7 1/2 to 8lbs) sans scope
I want great light gathering capability, and a recticle that can be seen in low light....hence the question about the illuminated recticle.
I just have no experience with anything other than a standard plex reticle.