This is exactly why no dealer carries a large selection. They are tired of tying up a lot of money being a showroom for the internet.
Well, hell, let's just put a 10% tariff on all Internet goods then so stores can compete.
Just kidding. I'm a free market guy. You need to do what you need to do to stay competitive. My suggestion is to go to bass pro and pick out the scope you like and then wait. Wait for a sale or one of those coupons for X off your next purchase and use that. Or buy online and have it in 2-3 days.