I don't use or favor hoods on FS either, but installed the one I described on my 1886 450 Alaskan, because I'd seen the fiberoptic FS on a friend's Win Mod. 71 break in the bush. The window cut outs on the side and top of the hood do let in a lot of light. But I'm not trying to stir up controversy about a peripheral issue and recognize that YMMV.

Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it Almighty God! I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty of give me death! P. Henry

Deus vult!

Rhodesians all now