Hi all
Thank you for your replies, either through the thread or PM's. All the detailed information supplied is very much appreciated indeed.
All your information has been excellent and has given me a lot to think about. Portability vs aperture is important, as I need to maintain a portable set up as I do have a disability, so weight is a factor. It appears I have been a bit too ambitious in wanting large aperture and portability.
Given the excellent advice, I will now wait longer and save some more money, as it appears that I cannot get both a high quality mount and a high quality scope within my budget of $10,000, it's either one or the other.
Greg, you have made a very valid point about mounts vs scopes.
I am very grateful for all the info received.
Thank you
Cheers Peter