Yes -still need the higher power for other shooting . I predator hunt the rivers out of a small boat and the 4x12 is still too big .
Haven't seen a nikon with a heavy reticle - i have two 2x8-32 Monarchs and like them a lot but the fine crosshair doesn't work as well as a 1.5x6-36 Firefly reticle scope , it's on my cz 452 22mag. not allowed to use 22mag/17hmr in FL. for small game/coyotes.
Guess i'll just hold out for a firefly to come along season ends in a few weeks anyway .
