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Speaking of bad counterpoints , I think you should look in the mirror . Trucks are made to go over potholes and backpacks are made to be tough . Scopes are not made to be dropped or thrown around .This is probably the worst counter point I’ve ever heard on here, and the bar is pretty high to be honest.
Things happen and rifles get dropped. Particularly if you’re exhausted and moving in tough country. Why people accept scopes that can’t handle even minor abuse is mind boggling to me. Would you buy a truck if the suspension couldn’t handle even minor potholes? Buy a backpack that ripped as easily as a garbage bag? Of course not, but yet scopes get a pass. Even worse, guys get emotionally attached to their optic choices.
And never confuse being capable of doing something with optimal for doing something. That elk deserved more respect than the plastic tubed Simmons could offer.
Sentimental value always seemed funny to me too .
But not as funny as people who get caught up in the whole "I've gotta have the latest greatest rifle and scope or I can't kill an animal" vibe .