Bobin:
The more things change (new products esp. variables) ...
the more they stay the same - Leupold fixed powers always coming thru when the chips are down.
Wise move - having a fixed Leupy around you can count on.
65: A spare always gets tossed in the duffle when I leave for a hunt....
I don't think they are the best scope in the world, but often my biggest concern is that bullets go where rifle and scope are pointed.... my "luck" with the fixed Leups in that regard has been generally, pretty good.
