The grand slam I've had has done very well in the field and the Japan glass is great. I've never lost zero and it's fairly light. I've never dropped it that I can remember but it's endured your typical bumps and scrapes well. For what it is, it's a great scope.
Since Weaver went out, Bushnell...
Spypoint's durability was disappointing to experience. I had one camera that an antenna broke off from a white-tail and another that just randomly stopped working. Didn't expect to get a refund or help from customer service. Call it bad luck but those both took place during the season. Didn't...
Solid bull and write-up.
Mind me asking what outfitter it was and what area in West Texas (WT is almost half the statete)? Did elk rut around the same time as they do in western states?
Lots of good content and suggestion for day hunting. The only thing I'll add is putting a little more emphasis on tracking. Obviously, glass can cover a lot more area with elevation, but in a thicker and flatter environment--tracking can beneficial. If you find deep, fresh tracks you may not...