I have a Weaver 1-3 variable on my 30-30 336 and a Leupold 2-7X33 VX2 on my .243 Savage 99.

Scopes increase the practical capabilities of any rifle. As for the 99,..it's as accurate as a quality bolt rifle and the .243's useful range is far beyond most people's ability to shoot with open sights.

In my opinion, a rifle is incomplete without a scope.