I think so too. The first Nightforce I got to check out on a friend's rig was impressive compared my cheap stuff. My wish list now includes a Schmidt & Bender. Those are amazing.
When you really get out far, especially well beyond 500 yards, the mirage you see is the great equalizer. The better the glass, the less effect from mirage and clarity.
I do not, just for fun out to 500 yards. My buddy is trying to get me to join his NRL 22 with him, but it's far from my house and I can never make the time work.
Just think, with what's in that rifle, I could have bought a new engine for Duster!