I am intending to put a 6x scope on my HV gun this year and shoot it in the VFS class.  I was hoping to build another hunter gun and shoot both hunter and varmint hunter classes but the money isn't there, nor will it be next year. 

I like shooting 2 guns, but will need to preload and have my act togethor.  Switching from 6 to 36 power scopes is tough for me.  If it doesn't work out, I'll simply put on the 36 power scope again.  No harm done.  I have the extra 6x scope, so it is really no big deal.  Last year, I did not shoot in the VFS class all year long, stuck with the Varmint Hunter gun.  On one occasion, I posted a score that would have won the VFS class.  I have grown to appreciate the lower magnification scopes for the reasons that you mentioned.