Okay, so you knock turrets for something that you admit the scout scope isn't up for.
Red herring.
What's the Ashley base weigh? Add in rings, too, as they are required. Minimum 2.5 oz for rings, so you're at 9.5 oz for the scout vs. 13.5 oz for the 6x42 and Talleys. You've got 4 oz for the base, before the weights are equal or the scout system is heavier.
That, ain't much, and certainly not enough to write home about.
"asking to be damaged", and being so, are quite a ways apart. Again, red herring.
Haven't posted a pic of my rifle yet, any of them (at least not on this thread), so you strike out there, too.
Boxblind scored an X ring, obviously.
Post envy, as well as envy of other attributes, suits you; keep it up.
Having used the Burris Scout Scope, I can, will, and did offer my opinion. Differs from yours, and your ass hurts because of it. Sucks to be you.
Good luck to the elk....
