Hang on now,
@Justinjs. Let's try to focus on one argument at a time.
There was an article regarding the use of dials for hunting. Summary: it's a waste of money since most animals aren't sitting around waiting for you to range, adjust your dials, and fire.
There are a lot of types of hunting. If you're busting brush with a .30-30. The above statement is probably more true than not. However, I hunt open country and generally have plenty of time. I've shot lots of animals that were bedded at over 400 yards when I spotted them. You have
plenty of time to range and dial, too much time sometimes... After 30-40 minutes lying on the rifle I'm usually like "OK dude, time to stand up. I'm getting bored here."
So, I was poking fun at Michigan because that may be a true statement if your hunting close stuff, but it's absolute nonsense for a lot of the west. Further, if you want to make a big generic statements based on "there was an article," get out in front of the criticism next time and link the article.
It's only going to be accurate for one bullet. It's for range queens.
No one in this thread has said anything about having custom turrets cut (at the time you posted this comment). Leupold CDS scopes come with a standard MOA turret, custom turrets can be ordered if you wish to do so. I agree with you that custom turrets are limiting, but that's not what's being discussed here. I don't have any custom turrets even though I have several unredeemed codes. I use MOA turrets and drop charts, it's an unlimitedly flexible system, if you have the time...and I do.
You can simply not prefer a scope with an exposed turret, many people would agree with you. Heck, I don't like an exposed windage turret on a hunting rifle, so look at that, we're halfway to agreeing. Some people like reticle subtensions, some people like zeroing for MPBR, and some people like dialing...it's all good. It's mostly just your hyperbole that I'm pushing back on here.
Cheers!