I like the Leupold 8.5x25 for hunting longer ranges. The Nightforce scopes are very nice but not needed. I have both and like both. If you are on somewhat of a budget the Leupold will be just fine. I'm going to side with RR, as to all the non believers 700 yards isn't all that far if you practice at long range. With proper equipment and good practice 700 yards is actually kind of a chip shot but don't expect to go to Wal Mart by a rifle and a box of ammo of the shelf and expect to hit anything at that distance with any regularity