Interesting posts, not to mention entertaining (both accidental and intended).
I think that I will try one on my little .257 AI. The old 2-7x32 Nikon that has been on there for about 20 years took a beating on my Coues deer hunt year before last. Despite the heroic efforts of Nikon's warranty techs, I am a little bit leery of it's overall health.
Ben
Some days it takes most of the day for me to do practically nothing...