For years I thought bigger was better. I ran the most power I could on a scope. It was great shooting paper but once in the woods it was on the lowest setting and most of the time, that was 6. Even on 6 power when a critter comes in close, all you see is hair or just part of the animal. The last few years, I try to buy scopes with better glass and lower power. My deer rifle will soon be wearing a 3x9, my 223 has a 2-10, my 22-250 has a 4.5-14. I am slowly learning that bigger isn't always better.
