which scope for my 500 s & w

[Catfish]

If want to have it all, both the best in hunting and the best for the range get a 2 1/2 x 8 Leupold. If you just want the best hunting scope get a 2X Leupold. The 2X will give you a good point of aim on deer size game farther than you can guess the hold over. If you whant to hunt from a stand with a rest and range finder the 2 1/2 x 8 would do alittle better.