Zeiss conquest 3-9x40 is $499.99, that is at the upper end of your range. Check out a Vortex Viper and a Nikon Monarch too. Pick whatever YOU like the best.

Nothing wrong with that buck, good job IKIC, way to stick with it in tough conditions!

Get a big one!

Hey, thats a great antelope, and a great shot!

That is great feeling, just check over your list, and then check it again like tommyp said. You will be fine, just enjoy the ride!

Wow, heck of a buck there, makes me excited just thinkin about drawing back on that guy, nice work.