I second that. I have that scope in black on my Rem. VLS and find it’s excellent for the price...

I would look at the nikon buck master if that all you can spend.

For $200 is tough, but Maine Vue Optics has a 6-24x50AO comes with a sun shade, and screw on lens caps. Seen them in couple gun shops in Maine for $200. Guys have been whacking coyotes left and right with them up here. I use their 3-12x50AO myself. Good warranty, and as clear as Leupold's glass. www.mvoptics.com

For roughly $220 or less (they're $209 at optics zone), you should be able to find a Bushnell Trophy 6x18x40AO (Japan). It is a far better varmint/targetscope than anything Simmons, BSA or Tasco has on the market. A buddy had two of them on M700s and was happy with them. Considering all of his other rifles had Leupolds, some of which cost over $700, figure the econo-Bushnellsmust be ok.



Just bought one myself, for $193 on sale last December at a local gunshop (regular price was $214). I have older Tasco varmint scopes that were made in Japanthat have never given me any problems, buthave no use for their Chinese stuff. Thought Tasco might move up a notch after Bushnell took over the name, but havne't heard much positive yet.

Another vote for the bushnell. My varmint rigs sport a buckmaster 6x18x40 sf and an elite 3200 5x15x50.

SWIFT PREMIER 8x32x50 AO W/4IN SUNSHADE SPEED FOCUS TARGET TURRETS 220.00 EABCO.COM