Higbean, you guys get excited about those big erectors <g>....
I'd trade some erector travel for a lighter scope, IF it had the mechanical precision. Not shooting my Montana 2314 yards anytime soon.
Nobody is surprised that you won't be shooting.
I was in Sportsmans a while back and some guy was standing by the powder all excited he found a pound of H4895. I pointed to the 8 pound jug on the top shelf.
"That's too much shooting" says the guy.
Yeah, too much.
I switched out 6x Leupolds for 6x SS MQ's on two Montana's. I fought it pretty hard too as I was not wanting the extra weight. They weight 7 lbs 1 oz with the scope and DD rings and bases. I'd only go back to the Leupolds if they tracked as good and had the MQ reticle with the same amount of travel in a light weight package. Not gonna happen.
I backpack hunt a few times every season and will gladly schlep the extra weight for all the extras it affords me.
Higbean, what's the eye relief on the SS scopes?
Heck if I know. Not as awesome as the Leupold 6x but it isn't tough to get behind.
