RE: recommendations on any scopes?
John - been hunting and shooting rifles for over 30 years. I don't believe there are any "decent" scopes at that price point ($75.00). I certainly understand the limitations of a budget in this economy and that is a good thing, but a cheap scopewill eventually fail you. If you used it enough itwill either fog or lose the ability to hold zero, guarenteed.
Save youself some trouble - use the iron sights on the gun and save your money until you have at least enough money to buy one of the following scopes from Ebay or a similar on-line retailer. Wal Mart could have the Nikon's on sale toward the season's end in order to clear inventory/
I would rather buy a good used scope than a new cheap one. I can say that with confidence because I have done it twice in the last 3 years and have been completely satisfied.
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Burris Fullfield II 3X9X40
Nikon Prostaff or Buckmaster (I much prefer the Buckmaster) 3X9X40
Bushnell Elite 3200 3X9X40
Fixed Power
Pentax
Nikon Buckmaster
Weaver