Wisconsin used to have the same regulation but has since changed. But I put a number of 1x scopes on different rifles. Especially my Whites. And like you I discovered that at extreme distances the cross hairs almost covered the target. My favorite of all the 1x scopes was my Nikon 1x20mm. For some reason, mounted on my White, I could shoot some impressive groups. Even out to 100 yards. Once the law changed I sold the Nikon but still have a couple other brands laying around here.