Thread: Do you really need an expensive 6x zoom scope?

Have had a M8 4x Leopold on my .308 for 36 years, a Nikko Stirling 4x for 7 years before that. Its all I've ever needed and they are used frequently. On my .223, which I use mainly on goats , I've usually had a Burris 2-7 mini ( 30? years approx.) which has been excelent. Recently changed rifle (.223) and using 3-9x that came on it, time will tell how long it stays on but it seems to be o.k. Also used red dot which is also very good for my style of hunting. Just my 2 cents worth.