Tony, I agree. But, I'm comparing variable FOV and eye box to fixed FOV and eyebox at the same magnification. Even if the variable is a 1-3, my assumption is (and I get that this may be wrong) that most people switch back an forth between min and max, like an ELCAN. So the question in is instead of switching between min and max on one optic, what about a scope with the max magnification (and FOV, eyebox, eye relief, ETC) and a RDS for the equivalent 1X shots? I've seen shooters with variables and RDS. I was wondering about eliminating the weight, cost, complexity, ETC of the variable in those situations.