RE: I need a good budget rifle scope.
What type of Bushnell was it? The 3200 elite is decent for the price, the banner I wouldn't thank you for it..but no some guys who like.
Like others said you get what you pay for in optics. But a budget is a budget. Burris, Nikon, Elite 3200 (if you never tried it), leupold and then germans. I wouldn't put a simmons or a trashco on top of any of my weapons...had both and no thanks from now on out.
I currently have Leupold Vari xIII, Burris Sign Series, Bushnell Elite 3200 and Bushnell elite 4200, all in 50 mm objectives (except the 3200...which I never use anymore...I am a 50mm hooked, line and sinker guy now).
What are you looking for in an optic. If it is low light than I suggest going to a 44 or 50 mm objective...you'll be suprised what 1-2% more light looks like. The bonus is images appear much more clearer at other times as well.