I've mostly used the fixed versions produced in the last 20 years or so. I like them and they have been reliable. (Well, I did lose a rifle with a 6X on it; it fell off a machine that as traveling 30 mph across sea ice. It got banged around enough that both ends of the scope were bent toward the barrel and receiver. Consequently it was about 2 feet off at 50 feet. I sent it back requesting that they straighten the tubes enough so that it would function well enough, appearance be damned. They sent me a brand new scope, no charge.)

I'd buy several more of the 2.5X models if they'd make them again....three is not enough!

Last edited by Klikitarik; 08/22/15.

Sometimes, the air you 'let in'matters less than the air you 'let out'.