for all your scope questions and ideas, i would like to just help
1. top rated scope is swarski. 4 x 12
2. leupold 3.5 x 10 x 50 v x 3 or (4 x 12 also)
3. zeis conquest (now in my opinon conuest and leupold are neck in neck), but leupold has the reputation adn warranty that only swarski can touch.
4. nikon monarch gold 4 x 12
this are my recomendation the top rated scopes on the market and in order. as for leupold. i wouldnt waste my money on a fixed power or 2 power ,because your around $100 to $150 from a vx 3.i personally shoot the leupold 3.5 x 10 x 50 vx 3 in silver on my browning 300wsm. i hope this helps you guys out.