triple se7en, outbackshooter here hey i read your reply thanks for your help i will stick with your advice, but i also have a simmons pro-diamond shotgun scope, but it is only a 2x32 fixed do you think this is good enough or not, if not i am thinking about going with a nikon if i can afford it.

How far are your shots going to be? 2x32(is it adjustable or fixed power?) will usually be fine I shoot a 2.5-7x32 an it works just fine

I know you're going to want to reach out with your ML... even practice out to 200 yards someday -- so that fixed 2X Simmons won't be of much help... especially using it for range work if you don't own a spotting scope or binoculars.

You need a 2-7 variable at least. A 4X fixed is cheaper but I got into trouble using one a few times when a deer suddenly appears within 35-40 yards & all you see thru the scope is a gob of deer hair because the animal is too close for the 4X magnification. Here are two inexpensive options.

Click Here - Nikon Prostaff 2-7X32 ($109)

Click Here - Bushnell Trophy 1.5-4X32 ($94)

thanks guys, and triple those are actually the two scopes i was looking at too. thanks for all yous help.