Thanks for the replies so far. I like the theory of the ballistic reticles but for me they are too "busy". Now, I will say the Leupold reticle looks much cleaner than the Nikon's.

I used a fixed power Weaver K4 on my Dad's hunting rifle back in the late 70's and early 80's but have forgotten what it was like to shoot with them. I like the simplicity of a fixed power scope but also fear I will miss the adjustability of a variable scope.

How is a close range shot(15-20 yards) with a fixed power scope, say in the 4x-6x range?