Find the cheapest scope in this thread and throw it on a used Ruger American in the proper caliber for your chosen species and none of us would ever "need" anything else. It may not be as fun that way; but, just think of the money we would all have available for other hunting items. I'm as guilty as anybody else; but, man, at times, I'm tempted to do just that.
OR, use only one rifle and one scope for all of your hunting.....and use the money saved for hunting trips! But, that is impossible for most of us!
memtb