Cayugad- I think that scope will work out for you close range just fine. I unfortunately hunt areas that are very open. I routinely see deer out in the grass from 1/2 mile away or more with my binocs. I can't count the times that I've had a nice standing broadside shot at a deer that would be do-able with a centerfire, but is just way to far for a ML. My rifle/load setup is probably good out to 175-200 yards, so having more magnification would be a big plus. Not getting black eyes from getting hit in the face with the scope is an even bigger plus, though...

Here's the wastelands that I hunt: