Honestly, I'd swap the 2x to the lever and see how I liked it. I haven't looked at any specs, but you might like it for quick follow-up shots. Then you'll know and it doesn't take much to swap scopes.
Montana! We have seen a doe or two around before, but few and far between. If it was fall, I would say buck for sure, but this is from a couple days ago.
My neighbor called me over yesterday and asked if I knew what made these. The trees are in his front yard and we're in the city. He thinks a big cat (mt lion). I was thinking deer, or some kids messing around. What's your thoughts
How much better of a deal? I would recommend getting a tire that matches the most of your driving. I your case, a highway tire. I however am a deal guy and if those were the best deal (value wise NOT just cheapest) I would probably get them
A friend of mine just bought a new truck. He said financing was the big thing for him. On the new truck he got 1.9%, but used the best he could get would have been around 7%. He has good credit (thats what he says anyway) and a chunk of $$ to put down.
What I noticed going from "range" brass to premium (Peterson, Prime or Lapua) in my case. My speeds became considerably more consistent. I always had speed variances like +- 30-35 fps then after switching brass, I'm under half that