Trying to decide on a new scope for my new savage 11vt 243. Its my first rifle and i I am using it for varment and deer hunting (hopeing to go pdog hunting with inlaws soon) and I would like to start shooting longer range targets. Right now I am shooting up to 300 yards would like to eventually push that out farther around 500 yards. Since moneys tight being a new father and this will be a once in a long time purchase I would like to get a scope that I can grow into a little bit. I would like to keep it under $300.00. I prefer a higher powered scope (anything over 24x) as ground hogs are the main target in this area at present time.

I have looked online at a bunch of different websites and I keep comming back to this Mueller. I currently have a Mueller on my cva muzzle loader and have been pleased with it for the last 8-10 years.

The only thing that I wish this one had was the mildot rectical.

I guess my questions are as follows:

Anyone have one and or opinions?
Anyone have any other suggestions?
Hows the quality of the Mueller higher powered scopes?
What base and rings would be good for me (was thinking one piece base)?

Price is around 259$ @ midwayusa

Mueller Target Rifle Scope 30mm Tube 8-32x 44mm Side Focus Target Dot Reticle Matte

Product #:*835407
Mueller #:MU83244
TDUPC #: 857727001182

Thanks guys in advance thoughts and opinions appreciated

Cody