2 suggestions:
1) Find smeone with a SWFA SuperSniper 10x42 scope they are willing to part with. I got one for $300 on here. It is fixed 10 power, but a great optic for the money. I have no issues watching deer feed out to 1,500 yards, and I can count points to about 800 yards.
2) If you dont really NEED a Mil-Dot, Natchez has a Weaver Super Slam 3-15x50 w/ ERB Glass Etched Reticle ON CLOSEOUT for $369.95. I told you that to tell you this:
swfa.com has a 110% gaurantee that they will not be undersold, meanin they will take 10% off of Natchez price. That brings you to $332.95 MINUS the $50 mail-in-rebate that weaver has right now, and you are looking at a brand new tactical scope for around $283 (before shipping).
Unless I'm missing omething (and I might be), I think thats your best deal.
Good luck,
-Megagun)