There was a time when Tasco had a Japanese lone that wasn’t bad, and I think that Simmons May have had reliable scopes too but that time is gone they’re all Chinese-made junk now.
If you’re looking for something under $100 I saw a Nikon UCC 4x40mm on fleabay a couple of weeks ago for $77. I have one of those on a muzzle loader and they’re excellent for the money.
If you can swing $150-ish I’d get the Burris Fullfield II 3-9x40mm ballistic plex which is a great value you won’t feel like you’re “settling” at all.
