Best 3X9X40 for under $300

[wadu1]

I like the Burris it comes with a another 3X9X40 rim fire on sale for $199.

[high country]

4200 elite in 3x9x40mm......can't beat it for the $$.  look around they go for 250 new often. my next step would be a 3-9x40 conquest.

[ML_Hunter]

The Cabelas Alaskan Guide Scope is an excellent Scope with clear optics and excellent light trasmition.  A scope Leupold scope of the same quilty would sell for $500 and the Alaskan Guide scope only runs about $260.

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?id=0080446713428a&navCount=3&podId=0080446&parentId=cat20760&masterpathid=&navAction=jump&cmCat=MainCatcat602006-cat601558-cat20760&catalogCode=XA&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat20760&hasJS=true

So now that I put my plug in for Cableas  I must say that I'm a Nikon guy!  I would strongly sudgest the Nikon Buckmaster which runs $210 or $220 for the BDC or mil-dot reticle.  Again clear optics, strong body, lifetime warenty from Nikon, water & fog proof, there's no reason to spend more money on higher dollar scopes. 

I much prefer Nikon to Leupold but thats my  .

[Deep Forks]

  I own Burris Fullfields a couple Nikons and many Leupold's and I like them all.  The Leupold's VXIII my favorite but my last 3 scopes have been Vortex and I like them as well as the VXIII, for less money.  The Viper is gaining market share fast, wouldn't put it up with the Conquest but has very good glass for the money and has an unconditional warranty.  Call a Vortex rep.and have a chat, you won't be dissapointed.
Deep Forks John