Since most "quality scope makers" offer adequate eye relief,I put a lot more consideration into lenses and coatings,durability and weight when choosing a scope.
They do? I know alot that don't like Burris for instance. I require the 3.6" of a Leupold. Or the 3.5" of a Zeiss. I can't do with less with my RUM's or or other hard kicking guns.
You know I used to put alot of considerations into lenses, and all too. But started asking myself, why? I mean, I use to be in the business of lenses and index matching coatings. I understand durability, and maybe wieght. But the coatings and lenses are pretty stardard or as you say adequate for any hunting situation on these higher end scopes.
I see alot of guys say they can tell the difference between this and that. But when I put htem to the test, it usually appears to be purely emotional. In other words, thats what they always buy.