I prefer fixed 4X, but have never had to shoot a big game animal over 200 yds.

Hunters I know, hunt with their variables at the lowest setting then crank up to the highest setting for longer shots or sight in. The middle powers never get used. To me, targets always look smaller if the magnification is below 3X so I prefer at least 4x even walking around.

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