"I think a simple 3X or 4X fixed power scope is one of the most underutilized "really good things" out there. Will do the job for better than 90% of all hunting tasks."

i think that you are exactly right. Several of my guns have 2.5X and 4X scopes on them. All three of my muzzleloaders have 4X scopes and all of them are goodin low light.