Hey Gene, you are correct. I did get a couple at that original $27 price,, wish that price was still available :(
But I liked em so much I bought like 3 or 4 more from Optics Planet. I have 2 S1K's with Golden Antlers on top and they are still working great, just like the other rifles I have em on. Only thing I don't like about the scope is that the adjustment turrets can move if you accidentally hit them, but I just make sure I'm careful when taking the guns out or putting them away. They really are a good bang for the buck.
As for me shooting bullseyes at 50 yards without needing a scope,, heck,, I do that all the time and at distances much further than 50 yards,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,then I wake up :)
Jeff