JB - I've dumped deer at 15 yards with a 6x42. So I don't have a problem w a 10x and used both an M8 and 3200 in the past - the latter on 2 bucks at dusk in a field both about 200 yds. However I think you would agree if one lives in the south or east a 6-8x fixed might well be a better all around scope. Not seeing many 10x fixed in Elk Timber. In the open I've much rather the Leupy 12x over the 10x on small varmints though I dumped a yote running broadside wide open about 250 - 275 yds in a cotton field with a 243 Mohawk using either a Redfield 10 or 12x with thin crosshair. Guess I got lucky - 1st shot drilled the neck
I would surmise a MK 4 10x or S&B would be the the best of 10x Fixed on big game - yet see them best put to use in open country. As you know since many hunt mixed terrain - it is all the more reason why variables to 9-14x top end are so popular.
