RE: Scope Choices...
There are a number of scopes that retail for under $200 that have good optics. I will list them in no particular order. Take a look at them any you make the call yourself as to what impresses you.
Bushnell Elite 3200 3-9X40 $199
Bushnell Legend 3-9X40 $149
Burris Fullfield II 3-9X40 $199
Nikon Buckmaster 3-9X40 $189
Simmons Aetec 2.8-10X44 $179
These prices are from the Cabela's catalog. You can find all of the above for less if you do a search on the internet. The one in my opinion that may be the best buy is the Bushnell Legend. It has fully multicoated optics and a constant 3.5" of eye relief. It doesn't have the rainguard feature of the Elite 3200 series. The 3200 series is multicoated not fully multicoated. I wouldn't hesitate to buy any of the above and be satisified haveing a $200 budget.