I am asking for opinions about the bargain model Leupold Rifleman scopes. I have a Rifleman 3-9x50 and would like to know what to expect.

I already know that I'll have to mount it up higher than I like, due to the 50mm objective lens, but I can live with that if the scope will hold up OK and give a reasonably clear sight picture.

I took it out of the box and peered through it out in the front yard, but it's hard to tell much that way.

I appreciate any comments, positive or negative. Don't worry about hurting my feelings, I just want the straight scoop. - I don't have anything to mount it on right now for a trial and wonder if I ought to hang onto it, or look for something different.

The gun will be a Savage hunting rifle ( on its way from the custom shop ) in .243 that will be shot off of the bench 90% of the time, plinked with every once in a while, and occasionally utilized for its intended purpose. ( Hunting varmints, hogs or whitetail deer )