I would not buya BSA scope to replace the scope that will come with the Savage package. It simply will not be an upgrade and quite possibly youwill be worse off. There is nothing wrong with trying to save money but remember you usually get what you pay for. Maybe you should look for a good used scope such as Leupold, Burris, or Nikon. These scopes will still carry their warranty and will serve you much better. Look at ebay andhunting websites with classifieds(such as this site)and I bet you can find a good deal.