I have and want to spend 600.00-800.00 could go a little more! on a scope for my 22-250 I want 20-25 power variable for a combo varmint and paper gun do lots of both! It did wears a 4-12 Nikon monarch and now wears a weaver V16. I do think I liked the Nikon a little bit better as far as clearness! I do think I would like side focus but not a must. I do want it clear and want good precision adjustments I also like fine with dot, mil dot or varminters reticals! Dont want a duplex. I do a lot of both daytime and night shooting with light! also recommend good mounts for my win 70 short action. I need help I know nothing about high end optics and my tax refund is burning a hole in my pocket! Coud someone also please tell me the big differance in a 1" tube or 30mm?