I hunted for years with my SKB 20 gauge with a Burris 3x LER scope mounted on the slug barrel "scout style". I killed a truckload of deer with it and still hunt with it occasionally. For hunting deep woods around cedar thickets and clear cuts, it had more than enough magnification. I have been considering building a .308 scout to deer hunt with, but I have 2 rifles set up for deer now, so no real need. I have always liked scout rifles though.