Danny45. It was a bone headed trick. I had the rifles and several other things in my hands and was trying to unlock the front door without setting everything down. I knew better but sometimes those brain farts get me. I don't use the cheapest scopes from any companies except for some of the cheaper FIXED POWER scopes. Just never seen one go bad. I will not however use a real cheap variable power scope. Many years ago they would change POI with change in power. Some of the first expesnive scopes had the same problem. I have Tascoe pronghorns 4X on four different rifles. They have been on them for six years so far. Never a problem. I have two Leupold 3x9x40 and one M8 4X. they work graet but no better than my Swift and Mid priced Simmons. 60.00 +. I still want a M8 6x42. My favorite scopes are Straight 6x and 2x7 powers.
If I ever have a problem with the Bushells and Simmons, believe me I won't be buying any more. I have a little trouble when I hear someone say " I have tried upteen of those cheap scopes and they all failed me. DAAAHH! WHY???