RE: Scope for groundhogs
I have an Alaskan guide model scope from cabelas on my 17HMR I am pretty happy with. It's a 6.5-20X44 with adjustable objective and mildots. Cost around $400. I compared it with a leupold of simular size and price and liked the Cabela's scope a bit better.
I think I tried about 4 or 5 scopes until I found the one I wanted. Nice thing about cabela's, you can buy it, take it home and try it for a few days. If you don't like it just bring it back and try something else. I mean you have to pay for it of course, but you get your money back when you bring it back.
Paul