RE: Suggesstions for Tikka scope!
For just over 300 you can easily pickup a new Zeiss Conquest 3-9x40 or a Leupold Vari-X III 3.5-10x40 on ebay.
For 200 and change I would recommend a Leupold VX-II 3-9x40...
If you want something under 200 let us know that and I am sure we could come up with some appropriate ideas.
JC