Thank you, everyone, for all of the input. The rifle came yesterday and it feels great. As for a budget, I was thinking in the $200 range, meaning I'll probably talk myself up to $275-$300 or so. But that's got to include the rings. The rifle came with the bases attached. I ain't complaining! My main purpose will be to kill time...meaning targets (there's a 200-yard range about 20 minutes from where I'm moving), but I could see using it to accompany my son-in-law and grandson when they go hunting. That would be more for wild pigs, which are our biggest problem here. I have little experience with scopes, and usually shoot 22's with open sights. I'm moving up! After this I'm trying reloading! So, any more advice on that scope?