I'm good with open sights and I prefer using them to any scope.I practice all the time with my NEF 45-70.I can hit a 8" shoot-n-see at 200 yds. almost every shot I sling at it.If it was a deer size target it would be every time.Where I hunt in PA if I can hit an 8" target at a 100 with open sights I never need to buy a scope.Most people think its easy to use open sights until they go to try it.At long distances I like using the biggest shoot n see type targets I can find.It make it easy to see with the bino's ,or a buddy with a scope from the bench.Dave