RE: SCOPES
I have a Bushnell Elite 3200 3-9x 40mm. on my 6.5X55 and a Leaupold VX1 3-9x 40mm on my Browning B78 singlr shot 30-06. They both are great scopes. Very clear and hold zero very well. I paid right at 200 for each of these. It's hard to find a better value than that. You might consider looking at them. The Bushnell has Rainguard but I think the Leaupold has a slight edge in clarity and light transmission when it is near dark.