ORIGINAL: outdoorslover
I bought a real nice BSA scope at Sportsman's Guide for $30 and I like it a lot. I think it's worth more than I paid. Look into BSA's line.
While I hear alot of bad things about BSA scopes on the net...but alot of local M/Ler's say lots of good things about them. Particularly their durability. I have never owned one, just passing what I have heard.
I use a Nikon Prostaff 3-9x40 and love it.