03-07-2020, 12:00 AM
You'll get lots of different answers, but I have a Vortex Diamondback 4-12 on my Howa, and I love it. 4x is good for quick and close shots, 12x is enough for any distance you could ethically kill a deer. Glass is clear, eye relief is generous. I took a shot at a deer this year less than 20 minutes before sunset, and had no trouble seeing through the scope. For $200, it's a great option.

