I'm also on the forum that you're talking about. I've had several Leupolds over the years without much trouble until I started turning turrets. My last two were VX5HD's and one of them wouldn't dial reliably. The other was acceptable but still not like it should be. So I sent both down the road...
I highly recommend giving Doug a call. He's always been great to deal with. Plus with as many forums as he's on its clear that he wants to make sure he takes care of every customer
Another vote for SWFA. You're not going to find their rock solid reliability in any other scope at that price range. They really are a bargain at their price
Not officially recognized but my kids always seem to be absent for the youth opener. I either let them lay out of school that day or go check them out of school. Some of the best education is outside a classroom
That’s a fairly common rule and a good one that helps cut down on spammers and scammers. I still don’t have my privileges either but several hunting and shooting forums I’m on have the same 10 post restrictions
I agree. I’d be looking at Tikka or Bergara. But the 24” on a 7mm-08 is going to be a little tricky to find due to them almost always being made at 22” for that caliber