Whatever gun you end up getting, make sure you get a scope designed specifically for airguns. Airguns recoil differently than firearms, and will destroy a scope made for a firearm.
Well, they had this for 50% off, so it was $120:
3 dead varmits, first three shots, certainly appears to be sighted in without me screwing with it.
Purchased because I like the "thumb" pass through. It's loudish, but not a "crack."
My urban Jewish wife is in a state of distress.