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Light rifles, big cartridges, and scope mounts - learned my lesson, now it's time to pass it on.
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<blockquote data-quote="Bullmark" data-source="post: 2212944" data-attributes="member: 113003"><p>I'll admit that I am an optics nut job. Not only do I look at optics by looking through them, but I try to learn about the company and exactly what goes into the process from design to build. Boring research for the most part but well justified in my opinion.</p><p>If I'm gonna spend money (usually quite a bit) on all the many categories related to hunting, I wanna know that my optics were designed and built with the utmost care and attention to detail. The small things that some companies either do or don't require in the assembly/quality control process can be the culprit for failure in the field. </p><p>Yes, it's difficult to afford some of the optics that come with assurances. But consider the cost difference (alpha glass VS budget) into the big picture. Even a do-it-yourself hunting trip can run into some serious cash. Hiring an outfitter takes things to a new level of financial sacrifice. Some more exotic trips can run into the 10's of thousands$. There are hunting leases, tree stands, blinds, food plots, trail cams, etc etc. The average hunter spends far more than most non-hunters would guess. </p><p>The real telling part of the equation is that many items on the list of expenditures reoccur every single year. If we are lucky they will do so until we are able to enjoy the sport with our kids and grandkids. The purchase of a scope is a one time cost. The difference between A+ glass and a B- option is a drop in the bucket of dollars that you'll spend on other things, year after year on the reoccurring costs. That's one variable I can control and it might boil down to an extra 30-40 bucks a year in total if I can manage to live an average life span. </p><p>Optics, especially your rifle scope, is the one component where, if it fails, can totally change the outcome of that day's hunting, at a minimum. For some it could mean a catastrophic end to the one chance at a certain animal that finally happens after yrs of pursuit, patience, hard work, and, yes, money. </p><p></p><p>All of my rambling relates to the original post, and I am really glad he shared his story. It was interesting to read, but also adds another item on the checklist that should get serious attention. Fortunately, he was experienced and calm enough to spot his misses and adjust in the heat of the moment. Most everyday hunters would have emptied the rifle and not been calm and cool enough to do what he did. </p><p>I've used Nightforce rings on all my rifles for some time, and right now the biggest banger I own is a .280ai. So the recoil is nowhere near a .338. But If I do acquire another big magnum, I'll remember this story</p><p></p><p>Well that certainly makes sense. In a microscopic kinda way, the two surfaces need a little traction to adhere to one another.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bullmark, post: 2212944, member: 113003"] I’ll admit that I am an optics nut job. Not only do I look at optics by looking through them, but I try to learn about the company and exactly what goes into the process from design to build. Boring research for the most part but well justified in my opinion. If I’m gonna spend money (usually quite a bit) on all the many categories related to hunting, I wanna know that my optics were designed and built with the utmost care and attention to detail. The small things that some companies either do or don’t require in the assembly/quality control process can be the culprit for failure in the field. Yes, it’s difficult to afford some of the optics that come with assurances. But consider the cost difference (alpha glass VS budget) into the big picture. Even a do-it-yourself hunting trip can run into some serious cash. Hiring an outfitter takes things to a new level of financial sacrifice. Some more exotic trips can run into the 10’s of thousands$. There are hunting leases, tree stands, blinds, food plots, trail cams, etc etc. The average hunter spends far more than most non-hunters would guess. The real telling part of the equation is that many items on the list of expenditures reoccur every single year. If we are lucky they will do so until we are able to enjoy the sport with our kids and grandkids. The purchase of a scope is a one time cost. The difference between A+ glass and a B- option is a drop in the bucket of dollars that you’ll spend on other things, year after year on the reoccurring costs. That’s one variable I can control and it might boil down to an extra 30-40 bucks a year in total if I can manage to live an average life span. Optics, especially your rifle scope, is the one component where, if it fails, can totally change the outcome of that day’s hunting, at a minimum. For some it could mean a catastrophic end to the one chance at a certain animal that finally happens after yrs of pursuit, patience, hard work, and, yes, money. All of my rambling relates to the original post, and I am really glad he shared his story. It was interesting to read, but also adds another item on the checklist that should get serious attention. Fortunately, he was experienced and calm enough to spot his misses and adjust in the heat of the moment. Most everyday hunters would have emptied the rifle and not been calm and cool enough to do what he did. I’ve used Nightforce rings on all my rifles for some time, and right now the biggest banger I own is a .280ai. So the recoil is nowhere near a .338. But If I do acquire another big magnum, I’ll remember this story Well that certainly makes sense. In a microscopic kinda way, the two surfaces need a little traction to adhere to one another. [/QUOTE]
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