I'm looking to upgrade to a good FFP scope, still doing my homework on reticles, etc. I used to read this forum nearly every day, for years, but stopped some time ago. Looking to get back into it, and so I've been trying to figure out what makes the most sense for me and what I need, but the amount of information on this site is incredible, haha. I'm sure this general topic has been gone over countless times, if there is a particular thread I should look at please let me know. But I have had this Bushnell 3x9-50 for years, and it's long since due to be replaced with something more modern, and more importantly something more useful. I am not a competition shooter, but would like something with external adjustments, and a reticle that is useful for hunting/target shooting. I rarely have the option of shooting past 400 yards, but would like to be able to should the opportunity arise. I really like the Vortex scopes, and have been looking at several options with them. My budget will be possibly $1300. I have no formal optics training, just the 4 years in the Corps. Does anything come to mind real quick that would be what I am looking for? All these reticle options are almost overwhelming, and for guys much more capable at the present than myself. I want to start at the basics, but I do want decent quality.