Targetpuncher. You are exactly right. I prefer fixed power scopes as well. When it comes to Fixed power there is very litttle to go wrong. I have tome 20.00 Tasco Pronghorn 4X scopes that have been in use for six years. All of them are on high power rifles and none has ever changed the point of impact one little bit. I wish there were more fixed power scopes available. My Simmons Pro-Hunter was 60.00 and it has been perfect as well as having better low light capabilities than any of my Luepolds.