I had a new Leupold with an M1 die within two range sessions from a hard kicking 9lb 243.
It was my third one to croak, and the 5th one that needed service since two came out of the box with retardedly stiff power rings.
usually due to over tightening the scope mounting rear ring...
Opened box, inspected new scope, power ring was very hard to turn. Closed box, mailed back to Leupold on my dime. Three weeks later get scope back and power ring normal. Thanks for the insight though.
