I have too many rifles too many scopes, thinning my collection down. I use 10x a lot & have fixed 10x & 20x scopes but with less rifles they will multi task more that a specific purpose for each one. Short range of 10 to 30 yds I use between 2x to 10x then 25 yds plus I find between 8x to 12x usedeven higher for spotting & watching. A wide range of distances & wide range of target sizes dictates variable mag. All depends on personal shooting style.