Backup irons or backup scope

[Marble]

This year, I was sighting in a rifle that shoots 1/2 moa. Nightforce scope and rings, EGW base. I pulled the scope off the gun while at the range and recounted it. It shot ~2" left at 100 yards. I double checked the rings and tightened it slightly more and then shot a group 1" left. I guess there are two points to this. First, I was impressed it was a close as it was after remounting, second, the amount of torque put in to each fastener has an effect on it's. Pretty straight forward I think.

Impressive none the less, but not good enough for me to field swap and be confident

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[Weldor]

I learned at a young age to have a back-up. Depending on the hunt either a spare optic or rifle. In 1974 my Dad was brown bear hunting outside Haines, He carried a Parker & Hale 375 H&H Safari. Extractor broke, and no parts anywhere for that brand. Good thing the guide had a spare rifle he could use or it would have wasted very valuable hunting time to find another rifle.