Thread: scope suggestions for 22 mag

Now I have the new 22 mag I need a suitable scope to fit.
I was thinking along the lines of a 3-9x40 . That should be an ok mag range for that rifle considering some longer shots on rabbits ?
I have seen some vortex 3-9x40 scopes on the yellow site advertised new for just over $200 .
I have used those before and found them an ok scope but a little blurry at longer ranges on smaller objects.
I have no experience with the base model leupolds but I am a fan of the brand.
How would a second hand loopy in something like a freedom or vx1 or 3 compare to the vortex ?
I cannot afford a flash scope so would be looking at something like the vortex or a second hand loopy or something along those lines....

Any suggestions...or insight in to the base (cheap) loopy scopes ?