With the amount of money spent in Hunting Leases, Transportation to get there, etc. $175 for a Leupold VXI seems like a bargain. That is certainly not my first choice for a scope, but that is about as " low" as I can recommend and feel good about the recommendation.

If funds are tight, browse some of the larger forums classifieds looking for a used Leupold. I would rather have 1 used Leupold than a barrel fun of Tasco or BSA scopes.