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

A small red dot sight mounted on one of the scope rings could be a better option than the iron sights. Something like the Burris FastFire, Aimpoint ACRO or Trijicon RMR type dot. Its good for close shots, but also useful for finding your target at long range without having to zoom out.
Personally I think anything more than a 3x zoom ratio is just "nice to have". Not too many people have a real need for a low of 2-3 times, and a high of 25+ on the same rifle.