RE: How careful are you with your scope?
Which Leupolod do you have??
I personally do not care for scopes that have friction erector(or adjustment) systems. Your story is the main reason why. A scope with friction adjustment can change POI when the scope is impacted in any way. Do you remember when the old timers slapped their scope with their wallets?? They were trying to get the crosshairs to settle in.
I prefer scopes with positve adjustment. they cost more, but they are definitely more reliable. This is one of the big unseen differences between high quality and low quality scopes. Leupold makes, and markests both types of erector systems. That is a big difference between VXII and VXIII.
As far as scope care is concerned, I like to use the optic wash for cleaning the lenses. A small bottle of it is pretty expensive, but it will go a long way. Then make sure you get the proper cloth to clean the glass after you have washed them. And make sure you get the disposable ones. One use then throw them away. This way your glass will never get scratched. Tom.