Rifle scope

[Scorch]

I have a ruger american predator in 308. I have a vortex crossfire ii 4×12-44

OK, so all told, you have about $500 total tied up in your long-range rig. Can you shoot 1,000 yds? Sure. Can you do so with any kind of reliability or consistency? Probably not. But don't worry, it will take you a while to work up to 500, 600, 800, 900, and eventually 1,000 yds. By then, you will have developed the skills needed and will probably have replaced your current setup for something more suitable. But by all means, go out and get good with what you have, and keep working at it until you feel you are limited by your equipment, then upgrade.

[tobnpr]

The problem with an inexpensive optic at long-range isn't just clarity, it's that they usually will not track accurately.

A box test should be done on any long-range scope to check whether the adjustments made are accurate, and that the reticle returns to the original "zero". If the actual reticle movement isn't what it should be it's impossible to make corrections.

Along these lines...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZx0GwmVl98