I carry by the scope some, not much though just because I don't really like the way it feels for a long haul.. I prefer to(if the scope up enough)stick my thumb betwixt the scope and action..... But I grab by the scope all the time getting in and out of a truck, etc.
Mostly I carry my rifle on a sling.
I'm sure most of us are in the same boat as you. We just like fu cking with the op . Honestly, for me, carrying the rifle by the scope is a bad habit. I'll do it just as you do, but then remind myself that it isn't a carry handle. I also want to add that none of my scopes ever lost zero or suffered any harm by carrying them a short distance by the scope. Good scopes and good mounts/rings are key here...
Originally Posted by raybass
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style.
Originally Posted by Pharmseller
You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole.
. Honestly, for me, carrying the rifle by the scope is a bad habit. I'll do it just as you do, but then remind myself that it isn't a carry handle. I also want to add that none of my scopes ever lost zero or suffered any harm by carrying them a short distance by the scope. Good scopes and good mounts/rings are key here... 
