RE: best scope in the 450.00 $ range
This past summer i purchased a Zeiss Conquest and put it on my 300wsm andi absolutely love it. You should definately look into them.I'm not sure what a 12 power would run but i found mine in 3x9x40 for $419.99 and its really all i need for the shots i take. One of the clearest scopes i've used.