I have my grandfathers 30-40 Krag that he sporterized which consisted of just shortening the stock. I have shot the rifle and found it to be accurate. Where I deer hunt, I may have a shot any where between 100 and 300 yards. I am not comfortable shooting the Krag beyond 100 yards since it is open sight only. I wanted to take a deer with it this season---but I always opted to take my scoped 30-06 in case the BIG ONE came out on the far end of the fields I hunt over.

I can buy a S&K Insta Mount which will require no drilling or tapping and only minimal modifications---but I am having a hard time deciding whether to keep the rifle the way my grandfather (who is no longer living) had it and have it only as an heirloom and collection piece---or to scope it and use it in the woods.

Any thoughts would be helpful.