if you think you're really going to get into it seriously
payup for something nice (leupold on the low end)
I am a cheap bastard and I swear I never thought I would ever say something like that
you'll also be better able to flip it later for somthing else
I started with super sniper, then nikon, then leupold (bought used) and now US optics (bought used)
maybe look for a used nightforce in the $900 area on snipershide
send the guy a direct email