Took my New Englander out for ILs late season. Saw lots of deer but no shots. If I would have had my scoped Omega I could have shot one a few different times. I was limited with the open sites mainly due to lack of practice at distances beyond 75 yards. Oh well, there is always next year.

Yep and I cant wait till next season.

cherokee.. while you did not get a shot, you did get to see deer and try to work a shot. That makes it a lot of fun. And I want to commend you for your common sense and good judgement. I can not tell you how many people who may not have the skills to pull off a long range shot, would have tried anyway. Even if it meant missing or worse yet, wounding a deer. You stuck you your hunting plans and had a good season. No regrets there in my book. So you need to practice with your New Englander more. That's a reason to shoot more.

I also limit my open sight shots to 75 yards. I do practice further then that, but feel most comfortable at those distances. I have a new englander as well. Its a good shooting rifle. But I use it more for the shotgun aspect as I also have a 12 gauge shotgun barrel for it. You want to know how bad a shot you are, hunt grouse with a black powder shotgun...

Right on Cherokee. Right around 75 yards ismy limit on open sights also. I shoot targets at 100, but just don't feel comfortable taking a shot on deer that far. Maybe one day, after a lot more practice and a lot more confidence.

put a scope on the new englander. i got a little bored with mine and put a scope on it this year. i selling an extra new in the package mounts if you need one.

Don't shoot if you can't kill'em!! Bet it was fun hunti' em!!