That is a good point, maybe I shouldn't automatically rule out a BDC scope. I have a 6-24 Bushnell trophy hunter Extreme with the DOA 800 reticle on my 25-06. I have not hunted with it yet. I just had it in my head that a MIL scope would be better for long range hunting... but maybe I should just try it out and see how well I can hit the targets with it before discounting it.