I just got me a new scope. Leupold VX-II 4-12x40 LR Duplex. This thing cost more than the gun itself! I can't wait to take it to the range so I can see what a quality scope can do...the scope that came mounted on my rifle is one of the <$50 Tasco 3-9x40 models. I'm sure I'll be happy with this new one.

Oh yea, that new Leuppy is a lot more gooder than the Trashco. Good luck with it.

If this is your first QUALITY scope,your in for a big suprise! You'll be hooked forever...

The Tasco was my first scope. It was already mounted on the rifle when I bought it. The Leupold is my second scope. I'm new to gun ownership...only a couple weeks, but I already knew I wanted a better scope on my rifle.

Now if you want to do better than Leupold,check out the Zeiss Conquest! Some people will jump at this one but now I'm hooked on Zeiss...

Now that would be stepping up to a high quality scope.

Since I'm just starting to get into hunting, I have no hand-me-downs, and I'm starting out with absolutely no gear except what I've collected over the years from camping and fishing, I'm trying to save money, but also buy quality products that I won't want to get rid of in a year or two.

I set myself a limit of $1,500 to start. I've already hit $1,200 and I don't even have camo, binoculars, or a range finder.

People just don't realize what they've missed unitl they make the upgrade to quality glass! You'll love that scope and it will become one of the best investments you've made! Good luck and good shootin'

Congrats.Your doing Well..Hunting is not a cheep sport..
A quality knife the right bullet for the job,(if you havn't already got these)and Binoculars are your prorities now dude..
This three are essential......
Rangefinder and camo not so much...
Nice to have but they can wait......
If you target pratice lots from now to the start of the season,you should be able to judge your distances by eye...
As far as camo goes.
I made my own camo for years before I married my wife who sews the stuff for me..
I'd just bought grey and green brown black squares of fabrics and cut them into diiferent configurations and glued them to my shirts and pants..
In fact to tell the truth, you'll never catch me paying hundreds of dollars for camo outfits made in India, China,Indonesia etc...
They just don't last, (stiching is not up to par)and the fact remains they aren't any cheaper for you or me to buy if they where made in Can or USA...
Its just money in the companies pocket is all......
And if being competitive is their excuse,
I'd rather pay more for something made in North America than the something made "cheaper" overseas....