I just did some more research. The version of the Mark 4 that is FFP is almost 2200 bucks. The Vortex PST in 6 x 24 with FFP AND is illuminated... MSRP $1149 on their site. I wanted to splurge on a Leupold and I know their quality is damn near second to none but to get a scope that is only an ounce heavier but near $1000 less expensive and still does what I want... I think my mind has been RE-shifted to what I started at.
Yeah, remove the rear sling swivel, the inside of the stock is hollow and you can replace the piece entirely with a different comb or length of pull.
Oh I know they're quality. I just also know Leupold has the rep it has for a reason. Oh well, still, spending $1200 even though it's a Vortex isn't anything to sneeze at.
Between the 2, get the vortex.
This is a nice reticle
EBR-2C Reticle (MOA)
The other ones are ok, (the ones with less hash marks) but sooner or later if you really start using it, your going to start getting those shots where you're floating the hold. Like so:
Look at that and imagine if the wind starts blowing and you need to compensate for more windage?
You start moving farther over, and now your hold is floating and relying on the invisible line between the vertical and horizontal.
You're having to SWAG it like a pool shot.
Whereas:
Now you have a reference point to line up the x and the y.
Watch some of these, principal's the same, distances would just be further with your centerfire
Yeah, some manufacturers will put in a hard, felt stop via set screws or whatever. Some will let you reset the dial once you're zeroed for a particular range, so after you've fucked with it for whatever reason, you can come back to your original zero.
Post pics of them in the WR so certain posters will shit their pants.
My scope arrived today. Actually it arrived at the post office last week and I just worked 8 days straight and now I've finished my gopher gun:
It's a Ruger American Rimfire Compact in .22LR, wearing a Nikon Prostaff Rimfire Target EFR 3-9x40mm and a Harris bipod.
