Steve, do you have any experience with the Nightforce scopes? They build a 2.5x10 that doesn't have that front bell. Its an illuminated scope and the one person I have corresponded with that owned one was very positive. I realize that the light gathering may not be perfect at high magnification, but otherwise it is pretty attractive. I am very interested in having at least one scope fitted that is a low power variable without the objective bell. Martin and Ralf are fitting both a set of 1" and 30mm Talley rings. Scope #1 is going to be my old 6x Zeiss 1".

CatpCurl, I am assured by both the Germans (Ralf and Martin) that these barrels are hammered forged German barrels and are not near as fragile as the near lead American versions. I have been told that I can expect 10,000 rounds that maintain hunting accuracy. I will find that out. I am running around 3,000 rounds a year right now and I intend to funnel the next few years quota through the Hagn.

Arc, pictures with no scratches or bends. That way the Germans can blame the problems on me.

Josh