Looks like this thread has some life in it yet; and since no one has posted the optic I've got then I'll mention it.

Vortex Crossfire II (V-Brite) 4-16x44 with 1" riser, Leupold med rings.

Now don't get it confused with the original Crossfire which was apparently terrible. This scope is the right size for 300+ yds and puts your shots on target every time. Its not much to look at, looks like any other scope in that size category, but it does what its told. Good for some skill shots, hunting, and whatever else you might want to be on target to do. Rumor has it that you might even hit a moving prairie dog or two out to 350+ using some Federal 150gr. from your local Wal-Mart. Just a rumor though..

In the end, remember to be smart when you're buying glass. We're men, we want the best of the best, we'll figure out a way to get it. Fight against that urge and get what fits what you want to do. There are successful riflemen on here using optics that came in blister packaging and others buying the gucci Zeiss, Leupold, etc.. Get you something that's going to leave you enough $$ for rounds to practice with because that's what makes you a good rifleman, not your glass.

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