Thread: To optic or not?

Originally Posted by Soutpiel

I have just bought a new Browning BLR in .308 for thick bush work. My predicament is whether to turn it into a space cadet by mounting a red dot, holographic or traditional 2.5-6 (or so) scope. Not having done a lot of bush hunting I am thinking less to get caught up on is better, and electronics and West Coast rain don't mix well, or am I wrong? Not expecting to use it further than 100m at the max. If I silence it, I will lose the use of the fixed iron sights. Should I do anything at all or just go with the naked chassis and good earplugs? Whats your experience?

Leave it open sights. Just practice with them. You may have to increase the height of the front and rear sights if you use a large diameter can.

Have a look at Skinner sights. He ships to NZ, and aperture is a major upgrade over v-notch.