I just went through this dilemma this year. Sold my old HD Leopold. I was between the new Kowa 66 and Swaro ATS 65 25-50w. I found the Swaro to be the best for the weight 8 or 10 oz different). Didn't see the benefit of ATX for the the smaller objective sizes. Maybe ATX is best if you'll really...
Congrats. And good luck with balancing wife kids and hunting. Mine is a gem, deals with me and my shenanigans and watches the two baby girls, often bringing them to scouting or truck camp! She hunts too!
Sounds like time well spent.
I'm guessing this was a general season tag? How would you rate the hunting pressure? We pulled our WY general apps this year after drawing coveted NM tag... So just curious.