RE: Scope Recticle Prefference???
Circle X reticles are not ordinarily for longer shots. They are really more for turkey or foul in the 20-40 yard ranges IMO.
As mentioned illuminated reticles are fine, but do have a tendency to attract your occular focusto the reticle versus the intended target.
Multi-x (Duplex)or German post are my most often hunting choices.
Although I love a Mil-dot reticle, unless you are going to be using the ranging feature of a Mil-dot then you would be getting something that you don't really need. I find that I prefer Mil-Dot reticles when shooting out to 200 plus yards, and then I am not normally shooting an ML.
I would suggest a standard duplex reticle.
Stay away from the fine crosshairs as they are basically useless in low light or heavy cover - youcould lose and have to re-quire them in a quick shooting situation. The heavy crosshairs are great for dense brush and cover and shorter ranges say under 100 yards, but can be distracting in an open field or longer than 100 yards.
My .02.
Tahquamenon.