I Bought one of My ACCURA's SS/Camo for $349 and My Leupold Ultimate Slam ML Scope for $250, Total $599, this is My Favorite ML set up and the one I use the Most for Hunting.
One of My Other ACCURA's SS/BK has a Nikon Pro Staff on it, ML $299 Scope $180, Total $479
My Wifes ACCURA BK/SS with a Bushnell Dusk to Dawn ML Scope is Mossy Oak, ML $349, Scope $89, Total $438.
So for your Budget of $600 I was able to buy a Nice MLer and also Buy a Nice Scope to go with it. I know you were looking to buy a ACCURA, if you can find a Older ACCURA V1 for around $300 (New) and get a Bushnell Scope in 3X9 for around $90 your only looking at a total of $390.
I like the Bushnell Dusk to Dawn MLer Scope as Much as I do the Leupold Ultimate Slam MLer Scope, I was kind of Surprised at the Quality of the Bushnell, Crisp and Clear and Always Holds Zero even afetr Multiple shots of a Magnum 150gr Load.
What Im getting at is reguardless of what MLer you Buy, Your Budget of $150 for a Scope will still get you a Good One, why should you feel that spending $150 on a Scope will just get you a mediocre one and you'll have to Up-Grade later?
Heck I have another Bushnell 3X9 on a Shot Gun that only cost me $39 and it's never let me down after almost 20 years.......
(BP)