I have used high powered optics on some of my hunting rifles in the past, but only because they were already mounted and always kept them turned to the lowest setting.

I prefer a 6X or 4X, and have a '60's vintage Kahles that I am going to put on my RugerNo.1 RSI , but only to mess with .

That rifle is going into the field with a receiver peep on it this year.

Catnthehat

scopes are cool, but slings 'n' irons RULE!