What a bummer! Allman Brothers was the first concert I went to. It was shortly after Berry died. A lot of tragedy seemed to follow these band members but they brought a lot of pleasure to many along the way.
Just got one not too long ago and Love IT!!!!! So easy to set up, don't have to re-zero after a shot string, connects to your phone, small.
Pricey? Yes used some gift cards I had and proceeds from sale of my old chrono.
If the scope is new Leupold will cut your first custom dial for free. Just need to give you load info, scope height and what yardage you are zeroed at. I've had great luck with them.
You might want to try carefully heating up the stuck part with a heat gun (not a torch) and some light hammering with a brass hammer if you have one. The combination of heat, Kroil and vibration work great on stuck parts. Along with time.
Questions:
Was he advertising a drone recovery service? Even word of mouth?
If so that may be the predication for contact by the UC Wardens.
More facts would be helpful (not press articles)
Think many states would consider it abandoned property. Finders keepers! If there's no name on it that's a pretty good indication that it's illegal (bait piles ..... etc)