I don't care what kind of animal it is. $1000.00 for any 10 power is too much imo. I know which scope it is it's a nice scope just not what most people are after for that kind of money. If you were headed for battle at ranges 700 and under I would say buy it for sure like in Iraq. It'a an awsome military scope but for long range hunting it just barely enough power.
Like I said I like your scope especially asthetically. Just when I'm shooting 1200 yard plates just not enough. For a varmit scope it would be awsome. I'm gonna go the mildot route for my new varmit rifle and make a drop table using mils to hold over.