You may want to consider a scope with an eye relief that is not 9.45 inches for mounting in a traditional manner above the magazine.
If you do mount this scope, to get your head in the correct position to see the target it would be at the very back of the stock.
Either that or the scope would require a special mount to adapt to your action which increases your cost.
This would also put the scope cantilevered out from the action and therefore more subject to getting knocked around (ie loss of zero).
Not the best plan for a rifle being used for hunting.
Option 1 - Sell the scout scope and buy a low power scope in your price range with an eye relief in the 3 - 4 inch range.
Option 2 - Take the scope off and see how it shoots with irons, although not ideal it would be the most cost effective option.
Option 3 - Mount a new scope with QD rings to have the best of both worlds (yes, it's the most expensive option).
Option 4 - Give the scout scope a try.
I would go with 1, 2 or 3.
Let us know what you decide and how it works out.
Good luck.