Parky
I have 3x9's on most of my inlines - 2 with the ballistic reticule that I really like. Pesronally I think your VXI will do the job for you on big game. If you are shooting varmints then maybe a 4x12.
This past week I have been experimenting @ 200 yards with a couple of different ML's, both of them with Bushnell Elites, one with a BR and without. In most instances shooting a ML at tht range I would much prefer the BR.
When you start shooting those extended ranges with a ML you will find the exterior forces of mother nature and all the variabilities of ML shooting are really taxed, and a very smallvaribilty willmake big differences. In my practice runs I have not really used a ballistic positive bullet but I am sure it would help, I have just been using my regular hunting type bullets.
Given the advertised capability of this gun I'm thinking I should look more in the 3X12 or 3X14 range.
Remember adverstisements are exactly that - a major company throwing the bait out.... BUT make no mistake about it any ML will shoot 200 yards - there have been recorded shots out to really extended ranges with a round ball and without scopes... but most of us are not going to get it done - accurately with repeated shots.