Don't laugh, but I have a fixed 4X Leupold on a Savage 99 .243. It was the only scope I had that had the right eye relief for me on that rifle. So far I like it. In the woodd around here that's all you need anyway. I think a fixed 6X would be too much in the thick brush.
I also hunted with a fixed 4X Leupold for most of the 1970's. I was happy with it because I grew up shooting rabbits with open sight .22s and the 4X was so much better.
I believe we like what we get used to and have confidence and experience with. I've noticed when using variables they are usually set on about 4X when hunting and I usually don't turn it higher to shoot.
