That same3-9X40Nikon Prostaff scope can be boughtfrom Planetoptics.com for $149.95with free shipping included, andit comes in black or silver.
I've bought from them more than once and they provided good service each time.

http://www.opticsplanet.net/nikon-riflescope-prostaff-3-9x40.html

If you want to get something cheaper andjust a little bit shorter at 11.7 inches instead of 12 1/8", there's the Bushnell Trophy 3-9X40 wide angle with the Multi-X reticle:

http://east.outdoormarksman.com/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=&products_id =87902

http://www.bushnell.com/general/riflescopes_trophy_73-3948.cfm

That same Bushnell Trophy scopeis also availablewith a unique TRX reticle that'savailable at Planet Optics.It resemblesachevron reticlefor quick, precisetargetaquisition, plus it has3 elevation gradients.






http://www.opticsplanet.net/bushnell-3-9x40-trophy-trx-reticle-riflescope.html

http://www.bushnell.com/general/riflescopes_trophy_73-3948t.cfm