Bullseyetony Wrote:Not really unrealistic. Theres alot of guys using inexpensive budget optics out to 1000 yards.
Yes it is, if you want good glass, consistent turrets, good performance hunting up to 200 yards and suitability for 600 yards for $200, all with the reticle of your choice.
IF you want something to do all that well, you need to increase your budget or maybe pray to find a good Sightron SIII used, or something on closeout that's been overlooked for 4 years.
There is a difference between finding that great bargain and seeking a unicorn.
Otherwise you end up settling for new mediocrity because of a too low budget. Maybe it works fine for a while, then you discover the turrets aren't precise anymore, or the erector starts slipping.
You aren't asking for inexpensive with your budget and feature list, you are asking for cheap.
Which optics are these guys using at 1K? Lets see some examples instead of talk. And what are they hitting besides the backstop?