RE: Loose stock part 2
The Thompson Center is recoil proof. I already proved one was not water proof. I was shooting with it in the rain one afternoon to basically test the scope. Well the next day, the lens was fogged over completly. I mailed the scope back to Thompson Center and they mailed me a new one, no questions asked.
The Nikon Buckmaster 1X is shockproof, fog proof, and recoil proof. Also it was recommended as the best 1X scope by my gunsmith. Even though it is 20mm VS 32mm. He explained that the light transmission ability of the Nikon lens, is so high, that in low light, I would never notice the difference in brightness between the two scopes. He also sells the Thompson Center. So for the second rifle, I got the Nikon. I guess after the Thompson Center failed me, I never felt 100% comfortable with it. Although, I credit Thompson Center for their fast responce and no questions guarantee.