Don't even go there with "take an extra scope on your trip" comments. That doesn't fly with me.
Just curious, but why not? Not suggesting the OP carries it with him while hunting, but I don't see why a spare pre zero'd scope back at camp isn't good insurance against Mr Murphy..
Pete:
It's just that I wouldn't trust sticking another scope on the rifle then possibly getting a shot on game. How do you KNOW that the replacement scope is on? Simple, you don't and I don't care what any manufacturer says. In addition, supppose you're several miles from camp, and happen to notice your scope is fogged over, or you accidentally took a spill - can't see thru it. What are ya gonna do?
As I wrote, open sights are cheap insurance. I just had a set put on my Extreme Weather, .270 WSM for about $170. I'm gonna be protected on our next sheep hunt. Ak. hunting isn't a short, weekend, inexpensive event, even for we residents like it is in the Lower-48.
Those are my reasons.
B.I.F.
