kpatte26

This has been one of the most difficult decisions for me to make and I would love a little input/advice/or whatever you may want to call it on this decision.

This is where my sitation develops...

Currently I have a Mossburg 835 Ultimag with the standard factory choke, and Tru-Glo open sights that I know I can drive tacksat45 yards or less. Ialso know what my gun is capable of shooting out to 55 yards.
I have read a number of articles that favor using a scope in addition to that I like the idea of having a scope on my gun...
I love the open sights partly because I am old school and believe in simpler is better...
The idea of pulling up on a bird to have the batteries go dead makes me sick just sitting here thinking about it!
So with all this in mind would those hunters who are wiser and more knowledgeable please provide some insight!

Hereare some questions I have been considering!

1. What would the advantages be for me keeping the open sights?
2. What would the advantages be for me putting a scope on my gun?
3. Is there a scope that would allow me to still use my open sights in the event of a mechanical failure?
4. What will the total cost of a scope be to mount and then sight in for my gun?

Thanks in advance!