Well said Portzy and I agree with everything you have put.
Small thing to think about for those still concerned about the Nitrogen filling: Does you scope have an adjustable eye bell? (nearly all do). Does your scope have a zoom? Just how good at retaining Nitrogen are those sliding seals after years of movement? Unless you are taking the thing apart do not worry about letting the magical Nitrogen out.
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