That is NOT me for sure.  A successful range day is getting what I need to get done, say zeroing an optic, test function, etc.  Otherwise, it's generally relaxing with no need to trouble shoot anything.  That said, I understand your perspective and your choice.    

If you REALLY want a challenge with optics, questions, etc.  You should look into companies like NCStar, Leapers, etc.  Those companies will definitely offer you many successful range days!   

Or you can do what a newbie did a couple of years ago. He mounted a scope on his AR and for a few months it worked fine then something broke in the scope and he was all pissed off. Somehow, he came to me (a friend of a friend) to ask my advice. I saw immediately the problem. The scope he mounted was for a .22. He was shooting .223 so he thought the scope was designed for that round. 

I'm with you on this. I go to shoot to relax, let off a little steam, zero out my sights/optics, test loads or new equipment. I always feel like I have had a good day at the range if my guns and ammo are performing well, I have learned something new, had a good time with my friends and helped someone who needed a little guidance. If I have more questions then I came to the range with I am doing something wrong. This is just how I do things. I am not saying what I do is for everybody.

tip: the reticle should be in focus
the last image before breaking the shot is the reticle in sharp focus
your eye can't focus on 2 things at once.

Or you can do what a newbie did a couple of years ago. He mounted a scope on his AR and for a few months it worked fine then something broke in the scope and he was all pissed off. Somehow, he came to me (a friend of a friend) to ask my advice. I saw immediately the problem. The scope he mounted was for a .22. He was shooting .223 so he thought the scope was designed for that round. 

I'm with you on this. I go to shoot to relax, let off a little steam, zero out my sights/optics, test loads or new equipment. I always feel like I have had a good day at the range if my guns and ammo are performing well, I have learned something new, had a good time with my friends and helped someone who needed a little guidance. If I have more questions then I came to the range with I am doing something wrong. This is just how I do things. I am not saying what I do is for everybody.

Well, it's .22, right? 

I can't talk too much.  Recently, as in maybe 6 months ago, I mounted an Aimpoint PRO 90 degrees off axis. . . I was all set up at the range for the first relay.  Target out, boresighting just before I'm going to start shooting to zero.  I'm adjusting windage and the dot is moving up and down.  What in the blue f&$* is going on?  The elevation moves the dot right/left. . . Well, shit.  I don't have the hex key/tool to remount, so that was a short day at the range. . . 

I essentially do problem solving for work all day long.  Problems with structures, problems with people, problems.  Last thing I want is to solve problems while I am at the range to enjoy myself.  Maybe the only problem that I want to figure out that day is which guns to shoot.

Well, it's .22, right? 

I can't talk too much.  Recently, as in maybe 6 months ago, I mounted an Aimpoint PRO 90 degrees off axis. . . I was all set up at the range for the first relay.  Target out, boresighting just before I'm going to start shooting to zero.  I'm adjusting windage and the dot is moving up and down.  What in the blue f&$* is going on?  The elevation moves the dot right/left. . . Well, shit.  I don't have the hex key/tool to remount, so that was a short day at the range. . . 

I essentially do problem solving for work all day long.  Problems with structures, problems with people, problems.  Last thing I want is to solve problems while I am at the range to enjoy myself.  Maybe the only problem that I want to figure out that day is which guns to shoot.

I mounted a scope where the windage adjustment was on top and the elevation adjustment was on the side. How did I find out? I tried looking through the scope and realized I mounted it backwards!!!!    Senior moment duly noted.

When I retire, the only problem I WANT to have is which guns to bring to the range that day.

BTW, if I bring new loads to shoot, I always try to bring known good ammo (Or commercial ammo) with me when I go. And I rarely bring new loads for two guns when I go. I want to have time after load testing to relax and have a good time shooting with a known good gun/ammo combination.

Sling shots are pretty easy to use. Just saying...   

The Bushnell scope is now on sale with Free Shipping. I mailed the Barska scope back to the manufacturer so should be back in a month or two. I have a cheap reddot on it for now. The Bushnell and Barska scopes look about the same. At this time, I'm not interested in spending more on the scope, but maybe someday. I had it briefly mounted on my 300BLK. Should I get the Bushnell scope now and sell the Barska for like half price, or wait for the Barska to return and save my money for a much more expensive scope later on when I can afford it?

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/238404/bushnell-ar-optics-rifle-scope-3-12x-40mm-side-focus-drop-zone-223-bdc-reticle-matte
 

Got the new Barska scope in the mail today along with the RCBS die. However, I also bought one of those much vaunted Vortex 1-6x scopes yesterday for $280. Too good of a deal to pass up.

For now, I'm gonna try the reddot that I have on the upper now, then probably switch to the Vortex and the Barska will stay in reserve. After paying Barska $20 for shipping the scope back, they had the nerve to ask me for another $17 for shipping to Hawaii. After calling them out on their shit, they waved the fee and agreed to mail it to me.

They're practically giving them away now.

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/238404/bushnell-ar-optics-rifle-scope-3-12x-40mm-side-focus-drop-zone-223-bdc-reticle-matte