I have a 2.5 x 10 Hawke on my gun now and found that I almost always use 10x. I shoot from 20 to 60 yards, mostly squirrels and pest birds. Planning my next gun/scope combo and have been considering a SWFA fixed 10x due to the legendary accuracy of their turrets and reputation for toughness. I might stretch my shooting out to 80 yards with the new setup but most shots will be 30 to 45 yards. Also price is an issue.