Budget Allocation for Scope/Rifle

[thinkingman]

Your friend is in luck.
There are closeouts on Bushnell Elite 4200 for under $200.
You will not find better glass or construction under $400.
Act fast, and DO NOT compare to Leupold....you'll kick yourself

[MtnMuley]

You're only as good as you're optics when building a rifle.   Nearly all of my rifles have more money in the scope that the stock rifle.  $500 scope $500 rifle.