Isthe Bushnell Banner worth a look? I have seen the Banner6-18x50AO at a decent price but do not know if they are worth it or not. Thanks

I agree about the Nikon Monarch, it's a great scope, and the price wyomingtimberghost was talking about is really a deal, get Leupold rings and bases, they might cost $20 each, but it's the best a man canget, and you will never need to replace them.

Bushnell Banner = Junk

Don't know about the Banner series, but the Bushnell Elite 4200 3x9 is about the best scope you can get for the money. I'dput theElite 4200sup againstany other scope in their price range. If you look around, you can get the 3x9 for less than $250. The rest of the Elite 4200 line costs significantly ($100-200+) more, though.