Doesn't matter whether it's optics or truck tires, internet forum reviews ain't worth spit and the forum "experts" don't know shyt from shinola.
Exactly.... The "experts" here only have their opinion or preference which doesn't mean any more than the non-experts here, but they'll sure try and tell you that they're right and you're definitely wrong.
And these same "experts" will ASSume the others aren't real shooters/hunters since they don't agree with them.
I'll continue to shoot Leupold, Burris, Athlon, Nikon, Mueller, Hawke etc.... and all have 1000s of rounds on them and work flawlessly. Shoot what works for you! Not based on some unknown on a forum telling you what they like. If someone wants to buy me their favorite scope then I'll use it, but it's your money, spend as you wish.
To answer the OPs original question; if Leupold was no more, I'd go Nikon or Burris.
