I used to get real high powered scopes but figured out on my long range rifles is the only place for them but on my typical east coast hunting, all I need is 1.5-5, maybe 2-7X33. It has came in real handy being very versitile. Behind my house all shots are under 15 yards, and a 3X can be too much for my taste. On the eastern shore of maryland, shots can be long, and 7X is all you will ever need there.

On my STW's and 300RUM's, I have or had 4.5-14 and 3.5-10, but those rifle serve a different purpose.