I have an old (35 years old) SSG 69 .308 that is my go-to rifle. It is accurate and has some real pluses. The scope is a quick mount type. The mounts and scope hold zero if you remove them and reinstall, I've tried it numerous times. On hunts away from home, I carry a spare scope just in case. The rifle is heavy and kind of clunky, built like a brick, In all likelihood you could drive over it with a car and still shoot it. My zombie apocalypse rifle is built along the same lines, a better AK, FN FNC in .5.56, built like a brick, heavy and robust.