I am getting a new Browning 243 WSSM in the next couple of weeks for whitetail hunting. Right now I am looking at two different scopes... the Leupold VII and the NIKON Monarch both 3x9-40. Any one have strong opinions for either of them???

Both cost around $300 which is really where I want to stay (although my husband is pushing for better and bigger). I'll let hubby buy the "big boys" because he hunts more than me and is much better.

Thanks for helping...
Robin