It depends on several things. I hunt almost exclusively with a Win 94. Until recently I used iron sights with very good success but my eyes are not as good as they once were so I put a scope on it. This worked very well but made the rifle very uncomfortable to carry. Lots of bulk and weight. I have recently put a Williams peep sight on it and like it a lot. If you walk/stalk a lot like I do you will dislike the scope VERY quickly, but if most of your hunting is from a stand then the scope will be just the ticket. I may try switching between the two next year. I can remove them and put them back on without losing zero so this might be the ticket since I do spend time in a stand from time to time. I wish you luck with whatever you choose.