I've found that I'm actually faster with a low power scope than with irons. I have to align irons but if my scope is set right,I'm using it just like a red dot with both eyes open,and it's actually faster than aligning two points on irons. I could also have a shot at 20 yards or a shot at 200 on the same day,at the same place.
Exactly. With a varible like the 2-7 on low power it is easy to leave both eyes open and "see" in front of a fleeing critter looking for an opening--I've killed a number of elk in the spruce/fir elk jungles that way. Anything beyond 3x, and it becomes more difficult.
Casey
