RE: scopes vs red dot vs open sights
I use a scope Pygmy for the same reason - wounded a trophy - yes the gun was sighted in - and I do know I kept my head down - but I can not see the back ramp with clarity anymnore - but with my age my eyes are getting worse. So about 2 years ago I went to a Nikon Monarch Turkey Pro scope - and have not missed since.
And my average yardage is still at 21 paces from where I sit outa 35 birds. Yes I do call 'em up close! Tis the way it shold be done!
JW