ORIGINAL: hometheaterman
I have owned 2 $30 Tasco 3x9x40 scopes from Wal-Mart and had them hold up better than my Leupold VX-I after that experience I'm not sure that some cheaper scopes aren't better. The Tasco looked just as clear to me a few buddies said it looked clearer. It didn't have to be sent in for repair after 6 months. It doesn't kise zero everytime it falls over. I just think it's a better scope. I also have a Simmons I paid like $60 for around 4 years ago and I like it a lot too. A lot more than the Leupold. I then have a Burris Fullfield II I just bought but haven't put it on anything to try it yet.
hometheaterman, if I remember correctly you said that you bought the rifle used with the scope. You do not know what abuse that scope went through prior to your ownership. Leupold are great scopes, yes there are tascos that hold up I have one, I bought it before I knew any better, but its a hit or miss. Check around for some really reviews and see how many $30 tascos held up to a rifle with
real recoil compared to a Leupold. Go to Midway USA and see the user reviews.