Scope help!!!

[Coues Archer]

I have 30-30 marlin and I'am thinking of putting a scope on it. But I'am having trouble deciding what kind?

[GameHauler]

Dude, It won't fit in the scabbard anymore if you do that

[ichiban43]

Since it isn't a long range gun--I wouldn't get too carried away.--BOB

[WadeNAZ]

I have a Winchester pre-64 30-30. I used to hit coke cans at 80yds with the iron sights. Still could but it doesnt get out of the gun cabinet much. It has also killed a javelina within the same distance. To me the 30-30 is the one gun that to me has that "old west" "cowboy" feel and I just cant picture it with a scope on. Well I can but it looses its "Westerness?" (does that make sense?)

 

My suggestion is practice with it and get proficient and confident with the open sites.

 

just my thoughts. good luck on whatever you decide.

 

-Wade

[Coues 'n' Sheep]

 

 

NO SCOPE!!!!!! Real men don't use lever actions w/ scopes!!!! Ask the Rifle Man or the Duke!!!

[Benbrown]

You don't need a lot of scope for a .30-30. A fixed-power of 2.5x, 3x or 4x, at the most, will work just fine. I wouldn't go with a varaiable, myself, but if you do, a Leupold 1-5x would be my recommendation. I would stick with name brands such as Leupold, Burris, Nikon, etc., as most of the .30-30 carbines do recoil somewhat. Just my two cents worth...

[Kaffer62]

You dont even need a scope. You should be good out to 200 yards with the iron sights.

 

Just for kicks, me and my old man put a 4x power scope on his Marlin 450. I would stick with a 4x scope for something like that.

[.270]

cabelas makes a scope pre-calibrated for leverevolution ammo. the new kinda pointy ammo that is safe in a tube magazine. i'd get one o' them and just use that ammo. check it out. Lark.

[matthewp45]

Def. get a nikon omega scope with the BDC reticle. It is made for a muzzleloader with a long eye relief and the scope is small. It is a 3X9X40. I have one on my Marlin 45-70 and it is awesome coupled with the lererevolution ammo. The last circle is 300 yards with a 100 yard zero. You can not go wrrong with this combo.

[Chef]

You should try a peep sight rear and a firefront sight.

It does real good set up that way.

 

You could also add a scout scope set up.

I have the following set up on my Marlin .444 and it works great for me.

I also have it set up with the quick release weaver rings and it holds zero every time.

 

http://www.gunblast.com/AO_Leupold.htm

 

 

[coueschaser3]

have a pic rail mounted on it and do a high eye relief low power scope such as this. Scout gun style and the only way to go if your gonna put glass on a lever gun.

[Coues Sniper]

Isn't putting a scope on a 30-30 kinda like out driving your headlights?

[.270]

i hunted with an ol' model 94 for several years, before i grew up into a .270. i bought it used at talley and son's for $42. got it and a box of shells with 11 unshot ones it. it was made in 1928. i can remember always wishing i could put a scope on it. a .30/30 is a deadly thing for sure, in the hands of a real hunter anyway. i've killed a buncha stuff with mine. deer, elk, bear, lion, javelinas, coyotes. they ain't a .270, but they ain't a cork gun niether. i'd rather have one o' them than a 7mm/08, that's for sure. Lark.

[ruffcountry]

I have had a little 9422 for about 30 yrs , it has a 2x7 bushnell with bdc . I would tell you about some of the shots Ive made with this setup , but you would nt believe me . Any way , I dont see anything wrong with putting a low power scope on your 30-30.

[4Falls]

a fixed power 4x is perfect. I wish I had my first 30.30 back.