Thread: Help on scope magnification range??

Hi all, would appreciate your input on what scope magnification range I should choose between a 2-10x42 or 3-15x44?

Will going on 7-08. 70% bush hunting (5 to 80m shots) and 30% open county/tops hunting (100 to 500m). Will be setting it up for dailing too.

The 2-10x42 would obviously be more compact and lighter for the thick nz bush, but am worried I would miss the extra magnification of the 3-15x44 for longer shots on animals. Also paying a bit more for the 3-15x44.

What are your thoughts? Cheers