Nice collection Sky. I too have the issue of the front bead covering the target. At 50 yds the bead covers the center x ring only so I can get very accurate with the rest of the bullseye centered around the sight. I don't understand how the gun is so accurate on reasonable distances with big wide open sights but it is. I like to carry light guns since I am a tracker/ still hunterand very seldom sit for more than a few minutes. The 7600 carbine is a pleasure to hunt with as long as you aren't expecting 200+ yard shots. My other 06 is a Ruger Ultra Light with Zeiss 3X9 glass. I use that when I am not hunting the big woods.