I just put the Cabelas Tactical 6-18x40 on my Varminter. It is as clear or clearer then my VX-I and VX-II. And it is only $170!! I was also looking at the Leupold VX-II 6-18x40, a nice scope. Or the Weaver V-16 and the Nikon 6-18x40 also looked pretty good.