Sweet setup! I have a brand new Savage 6.5 and the SLx Apollo. All still in box.
Did you chronograph your Hornady or go off published speeds? The PA chart is useful, but
you need to know MV.
Interesting that your scopes hold up well....my 'theory' is that since there in no constant use
of turrets and gears etc, a less $$$$ scope will work since the reticle is relatively 'fixed'.
We shall see how it does long range, which is where the weakness of a BDC reticle reveals itself
Many thanks.