If you're itching to shoot it with a scope to check accuracy, mount it up and try it.
Chances are on a variable scope the front sight won't be visible on anything above 5-6 power. Below that, it's just a dim shadow - not that big of a deal. I shot my Colt with a 3x9 on it for years and it never bothered me. (using an A.R.M.S. throw lever mount)
My R-25 in 308 is on it's way. Didn't get tracking through USPS.
