That would be me. I dont really even want to shoot 500yds with mine (seems impractical for a 22lr...). I occasionally use my 22lr for grouse and rabbit hunting past shotgun range so something that groups tight out to 100yds is all I need. I havent tried any match grade ammo yet, been meaning to.If your shooting 500 yards for fun instead of competition where 1 out of 10 or 1 out of 50 or 1 out of 100 shots is outside the normal parameter your dialed in for, you likely don't care relative to the cost per shot.