I agree with SJAdventures. I wouldn't trade my 870 super magnum for anything. I can shoot 3.5 anytime I want to. When waterfowl hunting it works great because you put so many more pellets in the air. Also, I have tried using a scope on my 870 and it works out fine, that was with my smooth bore. Last year I got a rifled barrel and it has the front and rear sights and I currently don't use a scope.As long as you get it sighted in it willwork fine. I shot a 10 pointer's heart out at 90 yardswith it15 minutes after sunset.