Help me choose a scope

[hadmanysons]

I need some pro help here. I've searched and have not found my answers.

I am looking for a scope with:
Front Focal Plane (Must have)
Mil-Dot (Must have)
Variable power up to 24x to 32x
Illuminated
Around $500
Doesn't SUCK!

Am I being unreasonable? I have looked into Konus but heard they don't have FFP. I have looked in Barska cause some DO have FFP but I hear almost unanimously that they suck. I have also heard Nikon but they are a little pricey and don't have illuminated Mil-Dot.

Do the Millet scopes have FFP? Cause they seem about right if they did?

I am willing to sacrifice a little on the price if it means I had to spend a little more than $500 to get what I want but I'm not looking for a $1200 Swarovski that will also wash my car and cook dinner.

Is there anything out there?

It's gonna be for a 700 SPS .308 I want to be able to reach out and touch something

 

[browningguy]

Yes, you are being unreasonable (insert smiley here). Those are stiff requirements for a $500 scope with good glass in it. The problem really isn't your requirments, it's just that there is not a big enough market of people wanting those exact specs for the manufacturers to bother making it. Personally I would lose the illuminated mil dots and see what's available.

 

[hadmanysons]

Yes, you are being unreasonable, those are stiff requirements for a $500 scope with good glass in it.

ok. Then how much could I expect to spend to get what I want?

 

[BADUNAME37]

An arm and a leg.

 

[All4eyes]

Look at the Burris Line, and loose the Illumination. Check Natchezz.com or some of the sponsors. Also look on ebay for a VXII or III in that price range. Good deals on used optics are found every day.

 

[hadmanysons]

Thanks for the tips. I now know what direction to take.