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Thursday, November 27, 2025

You Shouldn’t Mount a Scope on These Rifles

Above, the Winchester 94 is included in the list. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

The question on whether or not to mount a scope on any given rifle is up to the owner and what his/her needs are. 

Some rifles may have scope mounting rails on them, but it doesn't really mean one should do so.

MSN posted a slideshow article on what rifles shouldn't have a scope mounted. Their source was The Avid Outdoorsman.

They begin their slideshow article with:

Just because a rifle has rails doesn’t mean it’s begging for glass. Some platforms work better with irons, and others flat-out lose their handling or purpose once you bolt on a scope. Whether it’s weight, looks, or just how the gun was built to be used, not every rifle needs to be dialed in at 300 yards. Here’s a list of rifles that are usually better left as-is—no optics needed.

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