bp, to tell the truth, i may not spend 150 on an scope. just budgeting for that amount. I may not have to spend 450 for the gun. I always budget more then I plan to spend.

as for the scopes/gun combos. I run around 24% to 64% the gun cost vs scope cost. i am all about the deals

I got one scope that retailed for $100 the place had it for $40 and I got another $20 off that.