1/4 mil is very handy for finding your way round E.Anglia, but I've recently gone back to 1/2 mil for other places.
I seem to have a terrible need to be able to follow progress with my finger on a chart, and the 1/4 mil makes that more attractive. I don't think it's terribly good practice, and really want to get back to holding a heading for a decent few minutes, then making adjustments.
Steve R