RE: Scope Reccomendations for Reminton 700
With what you said, I think I' d opt to save just a little more and get a VXII...probably 4x12x40. I think they are around $275ish... It would to all you need, plus you' d still have the 12power for long range shooting if you ever decide to...(groundhogs, varmints, or whatever).
Whatever you decide on, don' t waste your money on a junk scope.