When i said the thing about the rifle scope, I also ment to say that 2.5x would be enough. I just like the extra power. I figure if the whole deer just barley fits in the scope it will be a lot easier and precise of a shot than if you can fit 20 deer in the scope. 2.5 will not be to much for close shots. I shot a buck last week with 3x at less than twenty yards and could see a couple feet above below and around the deer.