Guns, Dogs and Blades QnA

$200 is going to be tough to get a "good" scope new. Don't discount the older Redfields and Burris, they are good scopes and usually not too expensive. Leupolds are usually a pretty safe bet too, but I haven't had one of the newer ones. Vortex are solid scopes for the money.

Sometimes you can luck out cruising pawn shops in the area... provided you know what you're looking for to assess the scope's condition. Glass is pricey..but I think as someone said earlier, if your engagement range is under 200 yards or your rifle isn't a tack driver then maybe a Burris or Bushnell puts you on target.