When all this is said and done we should consider that we really do not need to be fighting each other on these rather puny issues when there are large well funded groups out there that are trying to take all our guns whether traditional or not. I think if you want to shoot "traditional" (however you describe it) great. If you want to shoot "modern" great. I have both and I mainly hunt with a scoped Omega as my state allows it and the elk appreciate quick kills even though I usually limit to 120 yards which a good .58 round ball will accomplish in the hands of a very good shooter. My eyes will not focus iron sights and I am glad Arizona allows scopes. I leave mine on 1.5 most of the time. It only goes to 5. Lets all get some more time behind the sights andless picking on each other.