Well, remember we all have our likes and dislikes. Thats what makes this such a great place...we can exchange info, experiences and such, take what we like and apply it. As for opened eyed high power scopes...you are absolutely right but unfortunately bad habits are hard to break and passed down bad advice is even harder to forget lol. Many people are not able or willing to learn the open eye technic. Its very difficult to use high power and only your dominant eye, but i agree with you eldequello. As for the cumbersome comment....i have to disagreei find the forward mounting of a scope is much for user friendly. It puts the scope out in front allowing you a clear instant target acquisition with eye closed or open, moves it away to prevent forehead / scope contact upon fire resulting in a bandaide and some Advil lol..., it allows for easy viewing & access for internal inspection, as for low light, i have found no difference between a scout setup and a standard setup. Feild of view is normally different but then again, with both eyes open its not really an issue. Im a supporter of this setup gosh dangit! HEHEHEEEE how ever you do it, what ever you use, do it well and do it right!