Aren't the "Big Sky" models close to the same "street" price as Leupold. I mean I can and have bought NIB 3-9 VXII's for $230-240 delivered (best buy for me) and 3.5-10 VXIII for $390-$400 delivered. 3-9 Conquest which is "to me" optically superior to the VXIII for $325-350 or so.

Dave

But as for me and my house we will serve the Lord. Joshua 24:15
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Phil. 4:13

I DON'T NEED A WSM AS I HAVE A WEATHERBY!