I've never used a scope .... this past season is changing my mind ! I was given an old 270 with a flip - over scope ... meaning I could flip it over and use the iron sights but its a bolt action . I know for a fact I would have potentially another deer or two in the freezer if I carried the 270 into the woods with me . I've been shooting my old (1973) Winchester 30-30 since I bought in new and find it hard to give up , its like an old friend to me .Its top eject and could never see putting a scope way down the barrel . The eyes just are not what they used to be .