Good stuff all, thanks. It sounds iffy. True, no 1-4x scope are ever 1x, but I'll go with a brand name then. Found two I can afford, unbelievably.
$150
http://www.swfa.com/c-198-bushnell-t...le-scopes.aspx
$200
http://www.millettsights.com/control...t09/dms_reddot
and one just out of my range (with kicking reticle)
$350
http://www.grsc.com/combatriflescope.php