Reluctant to get involved in this but this is the story he told me BEFORE he said he would have the shade which he later didn't want/wouldn't fit/couldn't afford.
So there is a reason he hasn't gone for his free shade. Proof of purchase perhaps?
What I find amazing is that Bushnell would be prepared to believe they shipped a "Flagship" Scope without a shade. Buyer and retailer totally overlooked the 5" by 2" space in the box. Now Bushnell are going to ship a free shade after the event to the end user?
Lads - free shades at Bushnell!!!!!!!
Woo, Woo, "Walt" Alert!