Hmmm... On my Marlin 30-30, I have used both open sights and a small 4x32 Glenfield scope. If I amhunting some serious timber and/or heavy thickets, I'll take the scope off. But then again, if I am overlooking a nice crop field from a tree stand - where I'm going to need a 100 yard shot, maybe 150... I'll put the 4x32 scope back on and bore sight it. But my overall preference is open sights on a 30-30, 'cause it'slightweight,easy and manueverable in the heavy brush..

With my Remington 870 Express 12GA, I just leave it as itis with open sights, and right-off-the-shelf stock. ...ain't nothing fancy. Drop it in the mud, pick it up, wipe it off, and continue on.

Butch A.