I agree that the current offerings aren't ideal, although the 1-6 would be a good one on a dangerous game rifle I think.
The document I dug up does corroborate the op's info that a 1.7-10x42 is slated to be released sometime soon. That is the scope I am anxious for.
That with the better dials than what they currently use, a lit #4 reticle (I like their #4 better than any I've seen thus far), and a good overall size and improved eye relief is exactly what I want for my 35 Whelen.
