Given your distances, I think it would be a fair choice. In the field, I have struggled with the compromise between the low and high magnification trade-offs. My hunting is similar to yours and I have often wished for more low end magnification. Depending on circumstances, judging is far better done with a spotter or binoculars. Some incredible sniper shots have been made with 10-12 power fixed scopes and at FAR greater ranges than you suggest. Only time I've really wished for more than that was just to see antlers in thick timber. Even then, positive id wouldn't have made the shot possible. I think you have struck a good balance and if that is what you like, don't let anyone else convince you otherwise. I'd like a 1.5-36x56 in a lightweight package, but until its available, I'll stick with something similar to yours.