I have not heard anything bad about the new Aetec, but I believe that, when it comes to optics, you get what you pay for. I am sure tehre are a few bargains, but all in all it is true. That being said, i think you can overpay for the scope. How far a shot are you taking, hunting conditions, accuracy expectations all come into play.I am big fan Pentax optics. I think they compare favorably with higher dollar scopes, but do not carry the same price.

Let me ask it this way. You are about to spend approx $1,450 on a rifle and scope. Could you buy a lessor rifle, better scope and get teh same accuracy.

I am like those before me. It would seem to defeat teh purpose to by a trophy gun and lessen the value with a $200 scope.