If you want the B&C reticle in the VX3, you are looking at 3.5-10 X40. It comes in a bit over your stated budget. As Bowhuntercop suggested, the duplex reticle 3.5-10 x 40 is about as close as you will get, and it's a bit cheaper than the B&C reticle version. Either would be fine and, IMO, a better product than the Nikon.