New scope and rings advice newbie

[Chubbyduck]

Looking for scope and ring advice for a Seekins Havak PH2 6.5cm 24in barrel 20base
I have $1000 for scope and rings all in
I know shit about a scope and rings always bought lower end Bushnell

 

[mark82]

Still kinda in the upper low-end market.

Vortex Viper PST2 3-15x44 should come in around $750.

 

[BobinNC]

This for a good scope choice:

Athlon Ares ETR 3-18x50mm APRS6 FFP IR MIL Riflescope 212106

For Rings:

Seekins 34mm 1" High 4 Cap Screw Scope Rings

And still have money left in your budget for other things.....