I'm assuming the scope phool is talking about is the Cabelas 17hmr scope. BSA makes the other 17hmr scope. I've had both, and the Cabelas is twice the scope. As for the original post question, if you can afford it, I'd go with a Leupold VX3 in the 1.75-6x32mm. I have one on a 77/22 and it's damn nice.