Unusable eye relief - Nikon Encore EER 2.5-8x28 Scope

I bought this scope for my 500 S&W Magnum revolver for long-distance shooting since I am very happy with my other Nikons I have on rifles. I opt to pay a little more for the Nikon than an $80 handgun scope I bought at the same time. The eye relief of this Nikon makes it unusable at higher magnifications. At the distance the revolver is held, I can see no cross-hairs at 8x. I just ordered another one of the $80 scopes for the revolver.
Pros: Optical Clarity
Cons: Short eye relief range

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