Mark,
I remember last Christmas, a group put together a present for a youngster here in Texas. Somebody wrote to Vortex and they supplied a pair of binoculars, since he already had a scope promised. A little letter writing could possibly help out Shayne as well. I think it was Lou270 or something like that that did the rifle down here. wish I had some funding to lend, but working part time for minimum wage doesn't give me much play money. Best of luck to you.
And just recently
I just got word back from Vortex from an email that I wrote them earlier today. They are going to donate a pair of Fury 8x32 Binoculars to Shayne.
Good on Vortex for stepping up to the plate and helping out a young kid.
Damn.
I've talked with the Viper VP before and looked at/through their optics, but that's just above and beyond.
Yep, they'll be getting some business from me as well.