Sad to say I just traded for a new Knight Disc for deer hunting. With that performance from the old NewEnglander now I'm not so sure which rifle I'll use.[8D]
Probably leave the Knight scoped for fair-weather shooting, and keep the NewEnglander handy in case of rain or snow.
I learned a few years ago (the hard way) that scopes & snow don't mix. Had a T/C Omega I'd practiced enough with to be confidant out to 200 yards. First day of season it snowed hard. Had a decent buck @ 100-125 yards and I couldn't see anything but white through the scope! I came home and ordered a good set of Q/D bases & rings!!!!!!