I just bought a stainless .223 handi with synthetic stock in December. I got it for 250, stainless raises the price a little, but they do not offer BB in the stainless as of right now. As for the tasco, I have no Idea. I went with a burris fullfield II wich comes out to gun for $250 and scope $350.....oops. I may be a fool by some peoples standards, but I think you get what you pay for with optics. I think the costs for shipping, would add more or less to my offer than the scope. It would make a great starter rifle though. I would go 200 to 220 and see if there is a counter. If you own the gun now like Dale has mentioned I would expect to get offers around 200 range.