When I was short on cash, I bought an older used Leupold Gold ring. It has been on three different rifles of mine. In fact I no longer own two of the rifles, but I still have the scope. It's still one of the best scopes made for the money. If you keep an eye on Craigslist or the Nickel ads, you will find one for a couple hundred more or less. And they have (in my opinion) the best customer service out there. Just something to consider. I own a couple Nikons too, they are a decent glass as well, but if the price is the same for a new Nikon vs. a used Leupold, I'll buy the used Leupold every time.