Define “varmint scope” for me. In other words, what do you need it to do really? I’ve got a Nikon Monarch UCC 4-12 x 40 on a RRA Varminter and it is a sweet piece of glass for my purposes. Does the reticle matter to you? Does it need target knobs? Does it matter whether it’s a 30mm tube or a 1”? Need reticle illumination? How are you going to use the rifle? You gonna let it bounce around the back of your truck, or will it be a range-only safe queen?
Not trying to be a jerk. A little more information on what you’re trying to do with it would help. For example, you’re going to pay a lot more (in some cases) for target knobs and a 30mm tube. Why pay for features you don’t need??
FWIW, I didn’t want target knobs or illumination. I wanted the scope mainly for target shooting. It has an adjustable objective for parallax and the glass is very clear. It is excellent at light gathering. I have it mounted in ARMS 22L rings on a cut-down ARMS Swan Sleeve. I love the setup. Rock solid, yet I can QD the scope and have it return to zero. This works great for what I need.
BTW, welcome to the site!
Mark