dway87,for your price range I would suggest a fixed 4x scope on your 270.If I was going new I would look at the Nikon Prostaff fixed 4x or the Weaver fixed 4x.Dont forget to look at used fixed power scopes.In used I would look for a Leupold M8 4x,you can pick these up in your price range and they are a top of the line fied power scope for the money with a great warrenty.I just bought a Leupold for my 270 to replace a free bee tasco golden antler 4x that was on it.A fixed 4x scope is good enough for the avrage shoot at ranges that they should be shooting at,and good shooter wouldnt feel handicaped by it nethier.Fixed power scopes a reliable,simple,easy to use