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I bought the rifle new in the late 70’s for $69 and it still has the original steel buffer in it. I went through a couple cheaper scopes namely Bushnell Sportview 3-9 scopes. About 15 years ago I upgraded the scope to get better glass with more magnification and an adjustable objective. 15 years ago I chose a Leupold VXII 4-12x40AO. If I change the scope again it will be the 6.5-20x40EFR with fine plex. That is what is on all my 17HMR's. The higher magnification is much better for my old eyes and the target knobs are just handy.

Initially I look to be over your budget with the 4-12 at $325 but in the long run I will get the scope for free and may get paid to use it. For me this justifies the initial price. The AO is a must for me on a 22 to give me a good clear parallax free sight picture right in as close as 50 feet. Though it doesn't have knobs per say I take off the elevation cap and dial in my dopes to kill squirrels out to 200 yards with Stingers. It is still bright and clear as the day I got it. I’m very happy with it.