Re: Looking for Mil Dot scope for up to $500
I appreciate that the SS is a good scope, however, I think the OP would be better served learning mil/mil.
Why not go with matching reticle/adjustments.
That means a Bushnell tactical 10x mil/mil (usually 100 less the the SS), the weaver grand slam tactical 3-10x (usually the same price as the SS, except variable power), the Falcon Menace 10x or 4-14x which has the added benefit of FFP.