I like my scopes to be period correct for my rifles. I like the vintage Weaver and Redfield scopes. They can be found in good shape at very reasonable prices. I have had a Redfield 4x post reticle on my Marlin 336, .35 Rem for over 15 years and it fogged on me last year after a hunt. Sent it to Iron Sight inc. for their complete service, that basically makes it good or better than new at a cost of $105.00. I have around $160 in a great old scope that should last me the rest of my life. If you go new the Leupold, Vortex and Bushnell have decent scoped in your price range.