I've owned a SS 10x42, and looked through a few other SS scopes. I'd say don't waste your money on a SS. For the money Leupold has better glass.

Good advice given by Tim K, get one really good scope and swap between rifles if you have the ability to have Picatinny rails on both rifles.

If you can swing it money wise, you can get a used Premier Reticle 3-15x50 for as little as $2000. In my opinion, Premier has better glass then most, even Schmidt and Bender, and that's coming from someone who ownes a few S&B scopes.

Premeir is a very rugged scope, and would serve you well in any situation.