Finally made a scope decision / thanks for the help
Well, after stewing for a while and your input, I finally made a decision. I called leupold this morning and asked them to put a german # 4 crosshair in my VXII 2x7. They say it will help in low light and would get it back to me before my hunt. I hated putting anything else on my BLR81 .358 it is the perfect size scope. I only use this rifle for bear hunting and it gets used a lot.
I hope I didn't drive you guys crazy with all my scope question but this seemed the most economial way to go. That huge old back may be in trouble this Spring.
Again thanks for all the replies and help.