i'll probably get chased out of this thead but i can't help but recommend some actual high quality items here. I know, I know, nobody wants to spend money on these scopes. Well heres the link anyway, a comparison of 5 of the most popular 3-9x riflescopes out there under $200. I'd highly recommend anything by vortex.

"Inexpensive Scope" Comparison

heres my 6.5-20x44 vortex viper, a bit overkill but i wanted to also use it as a spotting scope. was once $500 just over a year ago, I got it clearanced for $250. I dont believe they are available anymore at that price, but its worth a shot searching.