My scenario is eastern mountain hunting, varying brush/tree density mixed with the potential for longer shots. I use a fixed 4X by 50MM objective. Quite frankly, for deer in my neck of the woods, 4X is more than adequate out to my max off-hand distance/safe terrain limits, and a bit too much for denser situations where brush and distance conditions scream for the use of open sights. Hmmm, might have to consider see-thru mounts in the near future.
All other things being equal, simplicity can only enhance the reliability of any mechanical device.
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