Another option is the Burris or Bushnell rangefinding rifle scopes, that and a decent pair of 10 X binos will still be cheaper than those Leica's. I use a Shooter's Ridge gunpod that doubles as a hiking staff and has several attachments for a rifle rest, saw, and camera holder. Works well for me. You gun will do the trick, I'd say 140 gr premium ammo, buy several boxes loaded with bullets like the Interbond, Accubond, Partition and Barnes X. and stick with what your gun like the best. I prefer a 140 gr as an all around load for my 270 WSM so that I won't have to worry about rezeroing for a change of load. Fortunately my gun will shoot the Ballistic tip, SST and Accubond to the same point of impact at 100 yds.Hunting the high country you definitely want to keep the weight down while out in the field so take the time and decide what you really need in your daypack.