I'm for it. I always keep my variable scopes turned to their lowest magnification for the wide field of view. That's normally 2.5X, 3X, or 4X. Once in a great while a scope gets turned to 6X, never more for coyotes. Occasionally a distant crow causes me to ring up more magnification. I probably don't need it, but because the scope has it I feel the need to go ahead and use the higher ends on the rare occasion I have the opportunity for a longer shot at a smaller target. All in all, a good 4X has nothing to be ashamed of and much benefit.
