r/canadaguns • u/Large-Recipe-2024 • 11d ago

Buy recommendations Iron sights or scope recommendations?

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Just picked up a Tikka T3 in .270 Win. Should I hunt with the factory iron sights, or put a scope on it? If you’d go with a scope, what would you recommend? Thanks!

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u/coniferslav 9d ago

I know I'm gonna get called a fudd and down voted but I believe that you shouldn't touch a scope before you get good with iron sights and basic rifle shooting fundamentals. This was pretty standard practice back in the day and I stand by it. Too many people spoiled with fancy optics but can't shoot good groups freehand standing, sitting and prone. This was core rifleman training and how competitive shooting used to be done.