Being in Wisconsin, if he wants to hunt the modern season and not spend a lot of money.. a Bushnell Banner Dusk to Dawn 3-9x40mm would be a good scope. A Nikon Pro Staff is better. They range $149.00. For the muzzleloader season, a Nikon !x20mm or a T/C 1x32mm are around $150-$180.00. Traditions sells a 1X32mm for $50.00 but I have no experience with it. When I get the new mount for my rifle, I am going to get one just to see if I can shoot and shake it apart...