I think most of my experience with scopes has been with budget junk. I wear glasses and do pretty well with them and the iron. I think I want to set up my old Winchester model 77 with a scope. It is a real sweety. I have several others for just iron sight plinking.
If you want to do it, then go for it. There is defintally no reason not to. I would recomend spending atleast 119 on this
Vortex Optics - Crossfire II 2-7x32 V-Plex Rimfire
Im assuming you wont be shooting much if any past 50 yds?
When will you be getting more of these in?
. Ask him he hates fixed power scopes.