The Elite is a very nice scope. I bet they go on sale soon. BPS has had them on sale the last two years before gun season in Md. The Rain Guard is a nice feature especially since it has rained or snowed on opening day the last three years. The only drawback is I don't believe the eye relief is very long on those. I have never shot a slug gun with a cantilever mount so I don't know how far forward it sits.

I have never understood why most people will drop $300+ to put a scope on the rifle but buy the cheapest junk they can find for a shotgun or ML. Not talking about you DougMD, just people in general. The Banners ARE inexpensive, but I wouldn't call them CHEAP. (just a CYA)