...Reading early years post I came away with the opposite impression. Need a new scope look no further than Leupold. They are the best built, brightest and lightest. Oh...an extra ounce in your scope will kill you on the trail. Another invaluable lesson I have learned is an objective lens diameter larger than 36mm is a complete waste of money and energy carrying it.
It's not just scopes. Don't forget the importance of the weight saved and excessive length eliminated by using a short action rifle instead of a long action. I'm surprised they still make 30-06s...