I have one Leupold Vari-x 2 on my .300 Win Mag. Very good scope for the money. The Vari-x 2's can be had for a bargain compared to some of the other high-end scopes. I know where that rifle shoots because I can depend on the scope. I needed it this year when I took my bear at 343 yards.

I am also a big fan of the upper end Simmons scopes. They are on my .22mag and little .44mag carbine semi auto. Both variable 3.5-10 x 50mm. Both of these rifles are used at ranges under 100 yards, and I can continually put round after round within 2" all day long. Not a match scope, but for the range I use them for, any better is overkill.

Make your choice based upon the use for the rifle. You can get a very good scope for under $200, after that, it becomes an issue of how good the shooter is and how much your train.

Be realistic and start at 100 yards, move to 200, once you master that, move farther out. If you want to shoot much further, either invest in a membership at a club with a 300 yard+ range, or buy a range finder. Most folks can shoot "okay" at 200. Few can do well beyond that.

Good luck on your choice.

Andy