Most smiths don’t charge that much for a full bedding job. At least relative to what you already have invested. I agree that if it shoots, no need to bed. Sounds like you are 100% capable though. Not as hard as many YouTube vids make it out to be.
The 20 something year old wanted to display his masculinity in front of his gal. A simple explanation to your friend over the concern of him drawing his bow behind the line would have sufficed.
Another thumbs up for PRK. Had it done 10 years ago. It took about a month for vision to settle. I had to use hydrating drops for a couple months. No issues with dry eyes after that. Vision is 20/20 currently. Like many have said, no brainer if it’s free, and best money I’ve spent.
I run the conquest 15Xs and athlon Ares 15-45X60 spotter. I love and prefer glassing with 15Xs. Can spend all day in them picking apart a hillside. The spotter is nice for judging antler size. I find myself leaving the 15x's at home if I'm packing in a couple miles. I can still glass with...
I currently run a 1X on a muzzleloader. The reticle gives a nice aiming point. I would think this would be more precise than a red dot especially if shooting at any distance. I would think the red dot would cover up much of the target. The end of the barrel can be seen in the scope which...