Thread: Are we on the wrong 'No.1" criteria when scope buying?

Here's a tracking test with a $300 Leapers scope.
This scope has all the features: dialling, parallax, SFP mil dot reticle (calibratd at 10x), illumination, rated for spring airguns.

The scope on a JW15 Norinco 22 :


Here's a tracking test target:



Here's calculations showing the percent error (adjustment factor needed):


and just for good measure a test at different magnifications:



Photos reposted from an earlier thread, now I've paid ransom to Photobucket.
Can't complain - they hosted them free for years.