UPDATE-
Leupold called at 6pm today, said that they had shot the scope mounted on their shop .308 rifle w a Proof Research barrel today- Once they had it dialed in shooting 3/4" groups at 100yds it continued to track 1/2 minute to the right after every subsequent shot. CLEARLY, something isn't right he said. They went ahead and listed it as defective. They are sending me the same version scope except w the firedot reticle. Wasn't my first choice (can't get the TMOA reticle for another month or more), with a hunt scheduled for mid October I just can't wait another month.....
They are including a new set of Leupold 34mm rings and several scope covers. They are second day air mailing it tomorrow- should be here Thursday/Friday I hope-
They will also have to recut the custom turrets. Should be mailed in a couple of days- sorry for everyone waiting for them....
The rep was incredibly apologetic, over and over and apologized it took so long and never should have taken over 6 weeks- and apologized that I had to elevate it to his boss. Said He's happy I did as his hands weee tied at that point. He went on to say that apparently their tunnel is down for maintenance and has been the hold up getting the scope shot. His Boss sent the shooter to a range today instead and he wished he had the ability to have done that a month ago.
While it is not exactly the outcome I'd hoped for (wanted the TMOA reticle) Im happy w the result and what I heard today- we'll see how things go.
Thanks again for everyone's input, constructive or otherwise-
Brian