sbooy42
Couple of things...
I really do prefer the bushnell Elite 3200 with rain guard lenses ( very seldom need scope covers) - I prefer the ballistic recticlue but the dual X works just fine..
Which ever scope you choose check these guys for prices...
http://www.scopesnmore.com/
These are the one I like
http://www.scopesnmore.com/riflescopes4less/bushnell_elite_rifle_scopes.htm
324944B (ballistic)
or
323944M
Not that the ones Cayugad discussed are bad