I agree that a low power scope is as quick as irons. It’s just that I don’t think a scope belongs on a lever. If I want or need a scope, I carry a bolt action.
Deer hunting for me stopped being worried about killing a deer a long time ago. I use lots of rifles now for reasons other than absolute effectiveness and pass up 25 deer for every one I shoot. So, I carry a lever a lot for the hell of it and enjoy its advantages like how well they carry and all that while living with their shortcomings.
