Dave,
Excellent points all around.
There are maybe 100 shooters in the world who are going to look at this monster and see the small benefit gained from the investment.
I've tried to explain that to the inventor, a really sharp guy. Fact is most folks just don't care, or don't shoot long range, and 500 yards or less ain't long range, even in the benchrest game.
Can I use conventional measures to build loads that outperform my shooting abilities.......nope. I fully intend this year to shoot a five round 1/8th moa 1000 yard group from a bipod supported prone position, having already passed the 1/4 moa mark. Plus or minus 1/10th grain won't cut it there.......of course when I have acheived my goal the whole world, along with me, will say.............so?
It's amazing what some folks will do for sport!