Also, would a 10x SS be too much magnification for a hunting scope?
Of about 150 head of big game, I have shot exactly one above 10x. The vast majority at 1-3x, maybe 20 from 3-6x and maybe 10 at 7-9x. I have almost blown more shots with too much magnification.

So while I won't categorically say no, not even close to ideal. Fixed 4 or 6, might be okay.