I have had my Model 94 for 35 years and have never had a scope on it and with original sights it is pretty good out to 150 yards on deer sized targets. I carry it in heavy brush country where you are lucky to shoot 75 yards and it is a quick one.
I hunted with a model 94 for years and it is an excellent gun for brush country. The greatest thing about it is you can carry it all day and not even notice the weight. Wish I had that rifle now. It was my grandfathers and it went to his son when he died. The son died recently and his daughter has it now. The rifle has been in the family for over 60 years.