RE: Scopes and lens coatings...
Buying a scope is very simple. You get what you pay for. I have used most scopes on the market from Bushnell to Zeiss. For what you will pay for a Bushnell spend another few dollars on a Leupold VX-II 3-9. Trust me, you rifle is worthless when you don't have a reliable scope with clear optics and worry free operation. Also Leupolds carry a lifetime warranty. I don't believe that Bushnells do but since I haven't owned one in years I couldn't tell you.