I have a Vari-X III (3�-10) riding in Talley aluminum mounts on a Remington Model 7 stainless in 7mm-08, and I dropped it on a rock last week while hunting. The scope hit first, and though the rig is a pretty solid affair, the rock didn't move. Instead, it put some scratches on the side of the ocular bell.

I went home for lunch, and before going back out I took a couple of shots at 50 yards. Two holes, almost touching, one inch high -- no harm done. So here's the question: what would you do to hide the blemishes? The scope is a matte black finish.

Thanks.
Steve.

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