Crispi’s Cream is what I use on mine. Works well…no issues. When I called and asked about using some Sno Seal, the rep was pretty adamant about not using anything but their own cream (maybe he was just being a salesman, maybe not).
You could always use your current frame and just get the Beartooth Bag Only option and switch it out when needed. That’s an option. Don’t know how old your Pintler is…just double check on the compatibility because I know MR changed up frames recently.
The In-Laws had a place in Estes for a while. The size of the elk herds in town, whether they were walking down the middle of the street like the picture, on the golf course, in people’s yards, etc., were truly crazy at times!
To my eyes, Leupold BX-4 is better glass than Vortex Vipers. Haven’t spent time looking through any of the Monarch 7s so no comment there.
@schmalts will get you way below $700 for the Leupolds if you go that route (assuming he has any in stock).