I’ve been using a Leupold VX-3i 4.5-14x40 for coues hunting, and it’s worked pretty well for me without costing a ton. If you’re near Burnsville, there’s a Burnsville MN gun store where I’ve checked out some scopes before. It’s nice to actually see ’em in person and mess around with the settings before buying. Makes it easier to figure out what feels right.