After suffering from sticker shock from scope prices. I made a WAIL of a deal purchase today. I purchased a Weaver 2.5 x 8 online from Brownells today for $175. It will be the first weaver for me.
I had a 2X Weaver on my 45 Colt BisHunter and it was a great scope. A buddy gave me a 4X Leupold which is great also. I sold the Weaver but wish I hadn't.