The only firearm I own that doesn't wear a scope is my T/C Hawkens 50 cal. The furthest shot on a deer was 140 yards down thru some open hardwoods. Punched the windpipe from the lungs and he only went 50 yards and piled up. Closest shot was 12 yards.

All my centerfire rifles wear a scope. Some do have mounted sights but I like them scoped.

Ken