Re: Scope?
I do a lot of hunting in NM, everything from wide open country to timber and have pretty much settled on 4.5-14 variable power scopes. For hunting purposes and reasonable range shots, they fit the ticket well. Most have good eye relief and FOV. I've tried 6-20 power scopes and they're not practical for me. Leupold vx3 are great for the mid to upper cost range (depending on your budget). I've had a Burris FFII on my number one hunting rig for about eight years now and have smoked deer, antelope, elk, and oryx from less than 50yds to over 400yrds with no problem. Also consider BDC reticles, I've gotten very used to using them. I usually keep the power very low when still hunting because you never know when something might pop up close, if the critter is farther, I have time to crank up the power. Good luck!