Most of my big game hunting is done with a rifle using a 3-12X scope. The scope usually stays on 3X until I see game then I decide what to turn it to. I'd estimate that 95% of everything I've ever shot has been at 12X, the other 5% at 3X since they were moving. I can't recall ever shooting anything at any power in between, it's either been at max power on undisturbed game, or min power for a quick shot. It does stay at 3X unti it's needed though.
