For less than $180 the bushnell elite 3200 3-9 is darn near impossibe to beat. I'm looking for a new scope too, and i decided on the leupold VX2 2-7 at about $260. The optics are as good or better on the 3200, but i really like eye relief, light weight, unbeatalbe warranty and the looks of the leupold. And of course, legendary ruggedness, although the elites have a very good reputation too. The best deal for the money is definatly the elite series of scopes, but im a loyal leupold fan, so ill pay a little more.