I agree... The 3-9x40 is everywhere, and for good reason. It is the #1 most common "do everything" scope for rifles. I have a Bushnell 3-9x40 scope on my old Savage .308 and it is perfect. Set on "3"you can clearly see everything out there at close range. Set on "9" and you can clearly see the exact placement for a shot at a nice buck at 150 yards.