Monstrum makes good to great 'budget' scopes - Monstrum 1-4x20 Rifle Scope

These guys get better and better. I recently one of their 'spectre' line of scopes. These things are packed with features and value. Yes, there's quality issues with any lower end budget scope made in China, and let's be straight, that's exactly what these are, but... they stand by them. The glass, eye relief, feature set, all of it: good to very good. Considering the prices, great.

They have a lifetime warranty and they have US based offices and actually support their products. I get support response from their (english speaking) US based folks in under 24 hours whenever I have a question.

Are there better scopes out there. Of course. Is this a great place to start your education? Yes. I'd say they're the best place to start learning about optics for rifles and not spend stupid amounts of money on things that you may, or may not, find you want or need.

I think of these guys kind of like Honda or Toyota back in the 70's. They had cheap usable good enough cars but, over time, got great. These guys on the same path. They started out at the very low end (many of those are represented here) and they're, pretty quickly comparatively, working their way up to higher and higher quality and value for the money.

Worst case: Buy it and if you get a bad one (yes, it happens) send it back and try again.

Worth checking out.