The thing that concerns me about the Bushnell's is their lack of eye relief. Three inches - is that at 7x or 2x, or is it constant? This scope is going on a Remington 760 that I had rechambered to 35 Whelen Imp. If it was going on my 300 savage or 35 Rem, then maybe.
And I just don't hunt in adverse conditions, I live in them. People create products here (Pacific Northwest) that have become known as the best. And that is because of the harsh weather. Leupold, Warn (winches), Leatherman, Danner boots, and that is just a few companies that come off of the top of my head from the Portland area. Went steelhead fishing last weekend, almost drowned it was raining so hard. Temperature dropped, and it was snowing by the time I got back to my truck. Oh how I love it here (note: I no longer live in the Portland area anymore). :grin:
Not sure about the Weaver, it's stats aren't showing up.
I thought about the VXI, but for basically $45 more, you get a better scope in the Monarch. The Monarch is basically a direct comparison to the VXII.
Are the Burris scopes OK, or crap. To be honest, I don't know much about Burris, except that they now make some darned good rings(signature). I grew up and have lived in Leupold land (Beaverton - where they are made) basically my whole life (except for college and the Corps and now) I grew up thinking, and to some extent still do, true hunters had Leupold scopes, and guys that went hunting to get away for a while, used other scopes. Is that a fair assumption...I don't know, it's just the way I see it. I do like that Nikon scope though. I do think Nikon's quality is up there with Leupold. It appears they have the same warranty now. Funny how everything gets compared to a Leupold.
Sorry if I'm rambling. I do appreciate all your comments. Please keep them up. Thank you.
