Hunting Scope Option Question

[Ghostrider7]

I have a 20" 6.5 Creedmoor for my main hunting rifle. I live in the south and have friends who live in the mid-west where I can hunt. I'm thinking my max range for game/ predators is 500 yards or less. I have the option of buying one of two used scopes. One is the Nightforce NXS 2.5-10x 42 the other is the Vortex Razor LHT 3-15x 44. Both are MOA and second focal plane. Both have illumination. The Vortex is $450 cheaper. Do I need the extra magnification at 500 yards. Does the Nightforce durability warrant the additional cost? I know there is a lot of field experience out there can someone advise me on which one best fits my needs. Thanks

 

[Axlrod]

If it were me (I have a NF NXS 2.5-10) I would either get the Nightforce, or use open sights. Vortex is never the answer, unless you can get a couple of their T-shirts at a thrift store. They work great to wear to paint the house.