I picked up a Leupold vx-3i 3-10x50 at a pawnshop last year for $150. If you are not in a hurry look around for a while. Imo you are better off buying used quality products than cheaper new products. But it's all relative to your budget. My Leupold 3 is by far the best scope I have ever owned but the next guy may think it's junk