Scope Choice for Bolt Action Rimfire

Not a debate about which brand is better more so than which type. For guys who plink with 22lr short barrel do you prefer a simple 4x scope or a 2-7x or 3-9x scope. If course brand recommendations are welcome. I had my eye on the Simmons 22 Mag scope that's 3-9x32. But think this may be much for my American Rifle than maybe a simple 4x would be. I doubt I'd shoot past 50yrs.