I have owned both and also get a nightforce discount. I still have the 2.5-15 credo. I didnt notice and difference in quality and credo has more mounting area, so it can be mounted on a long action without a rail.
I just picked up an eberlestock fanny pack - its awesome. Plenty of room, I currently carry Wallet, Keys, glock 43, Benchmade Claymore, chapstick, and 2 iphones (work and personal.
I carry a 26” 6.5 PRC plus the brake - so close to 28”. Have been using that gun for the last 5 years and have never had an issue. Attached to my pack, in and out of scabbards, I have never once wished it was shorter 🤷🏻♂️. It has killed a bunch of elk , mulies and bears too. My stock...