For the most part I don't want a scope on an exposed hammer lever gun with a magazine tube and my 1895 Marlin 45-70 an Mod. 94 Win. .44 mag. wear receiver sights with a "ghost ring" aperture. At 68 I know I could shoot smaller groups at 100 yards, but the rifles are carried on hikes and camping trips and I use scoped bolt guns for hunting. The slab sided rifles carry best for me with out a scope and muzzle down on my off side. Yup, I am aware of my muzzle and keep them taped.
I have Skinner rear sights on the 1895 and like them. They also make one with a cut out for Warne or Talley med height rings. I may get that some day. I think my straight tubed Leupold VX3 1.5-5x20 with the German #4 reticle would be a good 150 yard moose and bear set up with those Kodiak Super Bonded 350 or 400 grain bullets from Alaska Bullet Works. I also think my Trijicon MRO would work well at the same range.
