Exactly right Mike. With the AP you pay for the ready perfect and no fussing is needed.
As for the AP on visual, there is no contest. No obstruction verses 40 odd percent obstruction; that mate is a no brainer. I would take an 8" AP any day of the week over the RC, but having to buy a scope this one will have to do. You know anyone who wants to give away an 8" AP?
Yeah value for money for sure with the RC. I bet RCOS are wondering what will happen in the next 5 years.