Rifle Scopes scope sugestions?

I have a savage 10 fcp hs presicion in .308 and when i got it i put a cheap walmart center point scope on it to top it off. But tax times about to roll around again and i want to upgrade to a leupold mark4. Im hoping to stay under 1500 bux if possible and id prefer the 1000 dollar range. I want a scope with the hash marks reticle but i need some input on what i should look for. I doubt ill ever have a place to take a 1000 yrd shot 600 would probablly be tops. any sugestions?
 
Re: scope sugestions?

Good suggestions. I might also add:
--Vortex Viper 6.5-20 44mm or 50mm;
--IOR SH scope (can find them used for around $1,200 in the EE);
--Sighton SIII 6-24 (the new models are outstanding);

Best of luck to you.