Same nonesence repeated time and again. I've occasionally proved the point by setting up such scopes, next to a decent one and both pointing at paper deer target positioned under a tree or along a fence line. Then sit and observe the target through both at last light in the day. Exactly when you're most likely to come across that deer in poor light and when gaining a decent image is essential.
That Hawke scope will grey out long before. A scope on a stalking rifle is typically used in poor light and varying weather conditions. It's not sitting on a target bench, plinking targets in the middle of the day.
A good 2nd hand scope need not cost any more, provided you are realistic in specification.
