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The 4200 Elite 3-9 x 40's were on sale, awhile back, for under $200. That's hard to beat.

Get a TRUGLO 3x9 by 40 from Natchez Shooter's Supply for 120 bucks. You get an illuminated red/green BDC reticle and a clearer image than the Luepold I took off my 375 H&H. I have the 3x9 on my .223 Mod. 70, and put one on a Marlin 45-70 for a friend of mine. I put a 3x12 on the long action Mauser 375 because the 3x9 wasn't quite long enough to fit. The 3x12 by 40 costs a whopping $140.

These three scopes Are clear, sharp, and track and hold their zero. The 375 has well over 200 rounds on it, and the 45-70 in excess of 300. I don't know how many rounds have gone through the .223. The durability is there, you get a lighted BDC reticle with brightness control and you can change it from red to green by turning the brightness knob. At less than a hundred fifty bucks, what's not to like? One of you guys needs to twist off and try one of these scopes. I did, and was hooked when I found out how good they are.

That's a no brainer...

The other day at work someone said: "If you had half a brain you'd do it my way!"

Hit the optics go back button and grab some 4200 3-9s for $150 shipped when Cabela's cleared them out. Hope this helps the OP. (-:

Camera land had the 3.5-10 Meopro for $300. Check the deal of the day section to see if it's still active.

They are made in China. I know that is a negative to a lot of people, but the criteria under discussion was what is a good cheap scope, not a good cheap scope not made in China.

A man needs a cheap scope for less than $300. Here is one that is a 3x9 or a 3x12 with a BDC reticle that is lighted, gives a choice of red or green, and has a rheostat to vary brightness. It is clear, bright, and has stood the recoil of a 375 H&H and a 45-70 lever gun. It costs 120 to 140 bucks, depending on model. I am simply saying it is a LOT of scope, not just a lot of scope for the money.

TRUGLO makes a lot of archery sighting equipment. They also make holographic sighting equipment for shotguns that are used for turkey hunting.

I don't know much else about them. All I really do know is that I have put three of their scopes on three rifles and they are giving way better service than you would expect for not much money. A lot of folks are spending considerably more and not getting as much scope.