cajunchefray
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The FX- 2.5 Leupold is a lightweight model, not necessarily "light" construction, but it is small, and the low mass is a benefit to the scope i.e. lower inertia than say a 3-9.Going to agree with the others here and say there had to be some movement in the mount or rings to cause this failure.
Also, I had never heard of that particular model. I looked it up and saw it was a light weight model. Not sure that is the ideal choice for 460 wby.
The lighter weight and inertia is a benefit on a heavy recoiling rifle, less stress on the internals.
Mr. Phil Shoemaker, Alaskan bear guide for decades, and a Vietnam combat veteran, has used the Leupold 2.5x for decades on a .458 Win Mag Mauser action.
That would be my choice for a heavy rifle, I have owned a couple. My only reason for changing is that, for my astigmatic eyes (that really suck), the FOV is a little tight for me. They eye relief is a big benefit for a heavy rifle.
Let us know when you get the rings, mounting and scope sorted out.