Thread: Scope recommendations please. low power, in close

Hi All,
Just want to see what's out and about locally available and what others are using.

I'm after something like a 1-4 or 1.5-6 x24 type of scope for short range action shooting goats and pigs in a light carbine lever action.
most shooting would be under 50 mt standing but still want to take the odd shot out at 200 mtr.
Would like to stay under $500.
Have previously used a 2.5x euro post and rail scope which was awesome for rapid acquisition and in poor light the very crisp black and large reticale was easy to see.
Think I would like a German #4 or possibly an illuminated dot for low light.

I like Nikon monarch line but would rather get closer to 6x at the higher end. Not a leupold fan for no good reason.
under stand that a good 4x may give me better resolution than a cheaper 6x.

so what are you using. and what's available in NZ

Zane