I prefer simple, no batteries, switches, etc. The one year warranty on the P.A. scope would trouble me too. The Leupold VX Hog 1 X 4 is what I've gotten for my 300 AAC.
I had a $20.00 coupon and got one $209.99. Cabela's and Midway both feature free shipping on Leupold scopes. It's a very good scope for fast target acquisition and medium range apps. It's also a lifetime Leupold warranty.
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Cant go wrong with gold ring.

