Thanks, Joe, my bad. I suggest you get behind each and see which works for you. Glass is a personal preference - and all are quality. The .05 as mentioned may be an issue.
Exactly. I run the 5x25 S&B's and also have 2 Premiers, and they work great for my applications. First focal plane is important to me but may not be for you.
Both. Probably about 6-7 older and 4 newer models. I've had 1 issue with the new turret design. I spoke to Jerry at S&B, sent the scope out the same day, and had it back within a week, problem fixed. Glass and tracking is near perfect on all.
I own several 5x25's S&B and had only one issue - with the locking turrets. The service was nothing short of incredible. Spoke to Jerry one day, shipped out the scope the next, and had it back within 1 week. Perfect.
I agree ^^^^^
Of the S&B's I own, only 1 QC issue has occurred, and it was related to the MTC. Jerry Ricker handled the issue flawlessly and the turnaround was less than 1 week.