If it floats you boat, give it a go. But.....

Many years ago, I played with the pistol scope on break-barrel idea (think Webley Teleskan, allegedly invented by Jim Tyler in the 70s). I binned it for a regular 4x40.

Much later, in my firearm days, I owned a 30-06 Ruger M77 carbine with a scout sight set up, and a proper Leupold scout scope. Used it for one season, and replaced the scope with a regular low-power variable in the usual position. Much better.

The concept is great, but in practice its not so good. A regular small scope is better.

If you want to try it out properly, both Leupold and Burris make good quality dedicated scout scopes. but, like me, you will probably end up rather unimpressed with the idea.