I and my relations have shot lots (50? 60?) deer using Tasco World Class scopes. They have been durable and reliable, and can usually be had for around $70-$75.
Having said that, they have limitations for hunting, and I went out and bought three Bushnell Elite 3200 scopes so I can start replacing the World Class scopes. I was sitting right next to my son while he shot his first deer in evening shadows while looking through the top end Redfield scope , while said deer didn't even exist in my World Class scope. That doesn't mean the World Class is unreliable, it means it has limitations that you may or may not want to live with in your shooting. I am sure I am still limiting myself with Bushnell Elites and not Zeiss scopes, but so be it. That is the best I can do for now, and I am confident I can
I knew the Tasco World Class scopes weren't Zeiss scopes when I bought them, and I don't regret buying them. I do regret not having a better scope on my rifle several times in the field, but I simply didn't have the r