I'll agree with CB. You've got a fine rifle, so don't skimp on the scope. I can speak from experience when it comes to a cheap scope. I put one on my first deer rifle and the very first day I had it in the field, I had a nice buck show up and I couldn't see him through the scope because it was fogged up.[:@] I learned a valuable lesson that day: Spend your money on a quality scope and it'll perform and last a lifetime.