Mark my vote down as a Burris 3 X 12. I figure there is a strong possibility that I will never get to use anything higher than 6 or 7 power when I'm in the woods, but it's nice to have the extra magnification for that "just in case" situation. Also remember that having the extra magnification is great for doing load development. That 12X from a good solid bench rest will help keep your point of aim pretty consistant.