Dead stick, You can use a 1 power scope or no magnification red dot in ND. A buddy just brought over a Omega stainless, laminated Thumbhole with a Holo Sight red dot. He wants me to work up a load and sight it in. He just left on a Dall sheep hunt in Alaska today and doesn't have time. It will be interesting to see how I like the red dot. I bought the Encore Endeavor because i want to put a 257 Ackley barrel on it. Ordered the barrel a week age. Will be 8 to 10 weeks. It is too windy to shoot today.