I've been thinking about trying a Leupold VXR as I want the firedot reticle; I'm 99% sure that I want a 3-9x40 - this is all based on my preferences (although that 4-12x40 would be real nice especially at the range!) - but this would be used for hunting inside of 100yds (and range time of course) on either my slug gun or muzzy, not sure which yet. My question is - what does the CDS actually do for you? I've read about and from what I can tell it's intent is for making quick scope adjustments at llonger ranges so you don't have to hold-over; sound about right? If that's the case then I guess I don't need it... I really just want a clear, bright, sharp, non-cluttered image - all of which I can say Vortex offers but the idea of the firedot is what has me considering it; I don't usually hunt in the middle of the day - I hunt early morning and afternoons til end of legal light (the new VX3i might have a place for me too - but again, really like that firedot concept)