The redfield when it first came out was much cheaper and everyone was buying them so all of a sudden every model went up 60.00. I dont think now you can buy the revolution redfield 3x9x40 for less than 200.00. Mine 7 months ago was 159.00 and I mean that was the price every where but now it's 200+. i don't think 225.00 is a bad deal because that scope is better than some scopes costing 300.00 anyways. I do think the redfield is a better scope than the buckmaster. I am sure you will find something good , your on the right path.