Re: .300 wsm...magnification for 200 - 400 yards?
The glass and magnification is fine for 200-400 yards. 14x magnification will take you much farther than 400 yards if needed.
What is the BDC on your scope calibrated with? If the calibrations that they used don't match your load than you may be shit out of luck at longer distances. Groundhogs aren't that big... and if it's calibrated for the wrong load/caliber/conditions/etc... you might be just a bit screwed.
If you do decide to get a new scope, don't do it for the magnification. Do it for a mildot (or other tactical style) reticle and exposed target/tactical turrets.
If you are looking for something on the cheap, you can get a 10x fixed power bushnell elite with target turrets for $180 from SWFA.com... if you want to spend a bit more, you can get the same scope in a 5-15... or you can go with something from falcon (menace), super sniper, burris, etc... there are plenty of options in the sub $500 range.
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