I have gotten great service out of Leupold and Burris, and my preference, by a slim margin is leupold. You can find a varix2 3 x9 x 40 on sale for around $220 u.s., and it is simply a fantastic value. Burris fullfield 2 comes in at about the same, and they are quite clear and robust.
Make sure you don't go cheap on the rings and bases, the glass is no better than what its mounted on.
Good luck,
Steve
Make sure you don't go cheap on the rings and bases, the glass is no better than what its mounted on.
Good luck,
Steve
