Iron sight for hunting

[Squarepants]

I use scoped rifles and my buddy uses irons only. He says it's more challenging and traditional. I say why make it harder?

 

[Lucas mighty]

Both work. Irons are simple and satisfying, scopes make ethical shots easier, especially in low light.

 

[LoProfile]

Guess it depends where you live and shooting distances. When I lived in PA you didn't need a scope. My longest deer shot there wasn't 60 yards in the 20+ years hunting there. Used a Mosin Nagant M38 I bought for $49 back then.
Here in Nevada I use a scoped 308, because distances are usually much further and more open terrain

 

[Lucas mighty]

I use scoped rifles and my buddy uses irons only. He says it's more challenging and traditional. I say why make it harder?

Nothing wrong with irons, but I’ll take glass when freezer meat’s on the line.