Hello, I am planning on getting a .223 and will be using it to shoot gophers out to about 250yards and I have two questions about scopes. First, how much magnification would I need, and secondly are the Bushnell Elite 4200 series scopes any good or would I be better off saving up and getting a Leupold VX-II. I am leaning towards the Bushnell as I would be able to afford a 24x or 32x scope but if I get a Leupold I could only afford an 18x scope. I have had good experience with Bushnell's cheaper scopes but never with their high magnification high end scopes and have no experience with any Leupold scope. Thanks in advance for your help.