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WKR
...and I am on of them. Even so, I think it important to recognize that the testing was not done scientifically. Although the drops simulate some of the negative effects a scope in the field may be exposed to, precise angles of impact and impact force were not controlled so the results should only be used to draw a general idea of how robust a particular scope line may be. When someone says "I dropped my rifle and it did this or that and the scope was fine," the event can't legitimately be compared with Forms test. Conversely, when Form's test compares one scope to another, the scopes are not exposed to identical conditions due to variations in weight, exact height of drop, scope dimensions, and other factors that affect the impact force and direction.
I don't point this out to be critical of the work Form has done. He has done the best an individual on his own can do to make comparisons between scopes. It would take a corporate lab to develop and implement a scientific testing methodology. I would like to see a standard developed similar to the waterproof ratings for electronics (IP ratings) but the scope mfgs don't seem to be interested.
Sorry, I don't have a date to point to.
