An honest question and after reading and watching the hype on the 6X scope glass, I set out to answer it myself. A couple thousand dollars later and practical experience in the field my conclusion was, to each his own and a thought, why not a fixed 5X.
To each his own works for me as long as there is a choice. Zeiss, Swarovski and Kahles no longer offer 6x42 scopes. Leupold discontinued the 6x36.
For myself the question of what will be available in the near future is moot. I have what will be for me a lifetime supply of Meopta MeoPro 6x42's. I also have a few variables that I mess with from time to time but the Meopta 6x42 always finds its way back on my rifles.
