Thanks for the responce
I'm not worried about getting a bloody brow. I have just ordered one of these rifles and I wanted to put a leupold fx 2.5 x28scout on it.
I have on a 30/30 mounted forward and I really like it. The scope allows you to have a great sight picture and the sight aquisition is great. I use this 30/30 when hunting in the thick timber up in Missouri and have been able to shoot running deer because with both eyes open you can keep track od trees and brush much better. I always shoot with both eyes open but this scope is low enough powered that it don't mess your vision.
I haven't received the rifle yet so from what I'm reading here It may not even be a problem, I just didn't relize that. The second reason is I don't want a scope over the action I want to be able to reload quickly as next year I plan to chase a cape bufflo with it. A very tough critter.
My brother in law went a few years ago and it took 4 rounds from a 458 and he is a good shot.
RH