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<blockquote data-quote="lancetkenyon" data-source="post: 1622799" data-attributes="member: 68875"><p>Coyotes get shot at any distance I see them at and have time to get set up properly. So far, that is out to 1365.</p><p>Big game is a different story. My personal longest shot is an elk at 662. One and done. </p><p>I have yet to pay $4k for a scope. $3k, yes. As much time as I spend behind them, well worth it. If you take the cost and divide by number of rounds shot with them, I have scopes in that $3k price range that would easily equal out to less than $1/round with the breakdown. I had one of the first run Kahles K624i Gen 3 @ $2999 new that would have been closer to $.50/round. I also have some that, right now, are probably up about $30/round...for now. </p><p></p><p>I consider it an investment in my enjoyment. </p><p></p><p>Some people buy a boat and use it once a year. Or a SXS and put 20 hours a year on them. Or a diesel truck and never tow a trailer. Or (God forbid), putting 37" Goodyear MTRs on your diesel and never leave the asphalt. Or buy a Vette and drive the speed limit. If you don't use it, the item is not seen as a necessity to others. But if it makes you happy, go for it. If you DO use it, sometimes only you and a select few others will understand. Case in point...this thread.</p><p></p><p>I am really glad not everyone wants or needs a $3k scope. They sure would be hard to come by if that was the case. And prices would go up. Supply and demand.</p><p></p><p>More than likely, this rifle rebuild will be killing my 16 year old daughter's first pronghorn this year. At what distance is TBD. </p><p><a href="https://s642.photobucket.com/user/lancetkenyon13/media/New%2065%20SLR%20Build/20190414_072557_zpskgncmlhj.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="https://oi642.photobucket.com/albums/uu142/lancetkenyon13/New%2065%20SLR%20Build/20190414_072557_zpskgncmlhj.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="lancetkenyon, post: 1622799, member: 68875"] Coyotes get shot at any distance I see them at and have time to get set up properly. So far, that is out to 1365. Big game is a different story. My personal longest shot is an elk at 662. One and done. I have yet to pay $4k for a scope. $3k, yes. As much time as I spend behind them, well worth it. If you take the cost and divide by number of rounds shot with them, I have scopes in that $3k price range that would easily equal out to less than $1/round with the breakdown. I had one of the first run Kahles K624i Gen 3 @ $2999 new that would have been closer to $.50/round. I also have some that, right now, are probably up about $30/round...for now. I consider it an investment in my enjoyment. Some people buy a boat and use it once a year. Or a SXS and put 20 hours a year on them. Or a diesel truck and never tow a trailer. Or (God forbid), putting 37" Goodyear MTRs on your diesel and never leave the asphalt. Or buy a Vette and drive the speed limit. If you don't use it, the item is not seen as a necessity to others. But if it makes you happy, go for it. If you DO use it, sometimes only you and a select few others will understand. Case in point...this thread. I am really glad not everyone wants or needs a $3k scope. They sure would be hard to come by if that was the case. And prices would go up. Supply and demand. More than likely, this rifle rebuild will be killing my 16 year old daughter's first pronghorn this year. At what distance is TBD. [URL=https://s642.photobucket.com/user/lancetkenyon13/media/New%2065%20SLR%20Build/20190414_072557_zpskgncmlhj.jpg.html][IMG]https://oi642.photobucket.com/albums/uu142/lancetkenyon13/New%2065%20SLR%20Build/20190414_072557_zpskgncmlhj.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [/QUOTE]
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