cameralandny.com is having some great sales. I would recommend the Athalon Midas BTR 2.5-15x50. It should be great up close and be able to reach out! I just got mine in the mail yesterday. It is on sale for $250, and is really nice. Regular price is about twice that price. I think with that sale it is going to be hard to beat for something that can be both a good close range and a distance scope.

It has really good glass, the turrets feel good, and they have a reputation for good tracking, and the field of view at 2.5 power is pretty fantastic.
It is literally the cheapest scope I have when considering the sale price, and it is really nice.
The only drawbacks are that it is Second focal plane (not a drawback for some), and the turrets are a bit east to turn... not mushy, just too easy to turn.