If I were to choose just one hunting scope, it would be Tangent TT315H with the mrad reticle.
However, it is well above the OP's $2000 limit. Given his reticle visibility requirements, I'd consider Leupold Mark4HD 4.5-18x52 with illuminated PR1 Mil. The new Telson Toxin 3-18x50 has a nicely...