I agree. In that price range I would vote fixed 4x. Although the Weaver fixed 6x can be had for about that too. One note on the 4x prostaff is that it is parralax adjusted at 50 yds. not 100 yds like normal riflescopes. I have one on a 10/22 and think its fine for the money. You probably wouldn't have any trouble using it on a .270. The Weavers are fully multicoated where the Nikon Prostaff is not. I would probably go for the Weaver because of that.