Leupolds, while good scopes, they are the most over rated scopes out there. I sure as heck wouldn't pay $200 for a used VariX-I or VariX-II with 20 year old lens technology.

In order of preference all of these scopes will serve you well for a lifetime.
Burris FF-II 3-9X40
Sightron S2 3-9X42
Nikon Buskmaster 3-9X40
Bushnell 3200 3-9X40

If you do want a Leupold don't go below a VX-II (not the outdated VariX)

If you can save to fork out $400 get yourself a Meopta meopro 3-9X42. You won't regret spending the extra money. Hunting season is a ways off. Plenty of time to come up with another $200.