The older AMERICAN made scopes aren't better than the new stuff,that can't be denied,although I find dimension wise the older ones are more forgiving for mounting. What amazes me most about them is that there are so many out there still functioning! I've sent 2 Weavers to F.Ruiz for tune-ups,as I call it,but they were functioning and I have a 2 3/4x Denver Redfield that just won't quit. Plus I read on the web about others still using the old ones and hunters I know locally are still using them. Hope the new ones carry on this reputation.
til later
