Another feature of a low powered scope on a pistol or rifle (1x, 1.5x or 2x) is that even if you aren’t benefiting much from the magnification, the lens on the scope is gathering light, just as the lens on your eye does (or a camera if you are into photography). A scope with a larger lens is gathering more light and even at 1x may still yield a much more clear picture for you than the naked eye alone, particularly in poor light conditions (cloud cover, shade, distinguishing antlers from branches, etc). This allows for better target identification and shot placement.
If you are aiming at a well lit and well defined shape (paper targets at the shooting range), you won’t need that benefit, but in the field with variable conditions in flux stalking a live target, it can make a big difference.
