Forums46
Topics538,031
Posts9,732,153
Members87,055
|
Most Online25,604 Feb 12th, 2024
|
|
|
Scope suggestions for 44 mag rifle
#6064337
12/03/15 03:11 PM
|
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 1,113
Bbcat78
OP
Pro Tracker
|
OP
Pro Tracker
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 1,113 |
My eyes are getting old like me and Im gonna have to put a scope on my 44 mag rifle. I know most of the lever guys will disagree but i just cant see through the irons that well anymore. What do the experts suggest???
|
|
|
Re: Scope suggestions for 44 mag rifle
[Re: Bbcat78]
#6064413
12/03/15 04:11 PM
|
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 4,511
syncerus
Extreme Tracker
|
Extreme Tracker
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 4,511 |
I really like the Leupold FX models in either standard or scout configuration. The are light, clear, rugged and guaranteed forever. What's there not to like?
NRA Patriot Benefactor & DSC Lifer
|
|
|
Re: Scope suggestions for 44 mag rifle
[Re: Bbcat78]
#6064504
12/03/15 04:51 PM
|
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 18,954
ChadTRG42
THF Celebrity
|
THF Celebrity
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 18,954 |
I put a 1x-3x power on my lever 44 mag. I love it.
|
|
|
Re: Scope suggestions for 44 mag rifle
[Re: Bbcat78]
#6064517
12/03/15 04:55 PM
|
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 1,113
Bbcat78
OP
Pro Tracker
|
OP
Pro Tracker
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 1,113 |
|
|
|
Re: Scope suggestions for 44 mag rifle
[Re: Bbcat78]
#6064652
12/03/15 06:21 PM
|
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 6,179
Tactical Cowboy
THF Trophy Hunter
|
THF Trophy Hunter
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 6,179 |
Weaver k2.5 is a classy scope!
The secret to a long life is to try not to shorten it.
|
|
|
Re: Scope suggestions for 44 mag rifle
[Re: Bbcat78]
#6065815
12/04/15 04:31 AM
|
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 32,506
kmon11
junior
|
junior
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 32,506 |
Have a Nikon 1.5-4 on the semi auto Ruger Leupold of same power on a custom boltaction Vortex 2-7 on another the 788 Leupold 2-7 Rifleman on a Winchester 94
Yes I am a 44Mag carbine fan for hunting deer and hogs, going to try the Vortes Strike Eagle on one of these just haven't decided which one.
The 2X7-32 are one of my favorite size scopes for most of the hunting I do. They gather more light than many of the lower magnification scopes if all else is equal and 2X is low enough power for close up hunting
lf the saying "Liar, Liar your pants on fire" were true Mainstream news might be fun to watch
|
|
|
Re: Scope suggestions for 44 mag rifle
[Re: Bbcat78]
#6065834
12/04/15 04:45 AM
|
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 1,113
Bbcat78
OP
Pro Tracker
|
OP
Pro Tracker
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 1,113 |
Thx for info kmon. I looked at the strike eagle but not sure I would like it in the Long run
|
|
|
Re: Scope suggestions for 44 mag rifle
[Re: Bbcat78]
#6066289
12/04/15 03:07 PM
|
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 4,605
chalet
Extreme Tracker
|
Extreme Tracker
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 4,605 |
1.5 x 4x weaver in Talley mounts on my Marlin 44mag. Had to add a leather cheek pad to the stock to get my head up where it needs to be. Any low power scope will do, I'd recommend getting a more forward type mount than the Talleys. I shoot it just fine but wish the scope was up a little further.
Last edited by chalet; 12/04/15 03:35 PM.
Shoot. Eat. Repeat.
|
|
|
Re: Scope suggestions for 44 mag rifle
[Re: Bbcat78]
#6066314
12/04/15 03:16 PM
|
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 18,954
ChadTRG42
THF Celebrity
|
THF Celebrity
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 18,954 |
Yes, it was a Weaver 1-3. I love the open sights of a lever gun. But for this rifle I used it for night hunting pigs from a bow stand about 25-30 yards away from the feeder. I mounted a simple light to the scope so I could see for hunting at night. It worked great. I also took a turkey from 260 yards with my Marlin lever gun. First round hit at turkeys feet, then I adjusted up, and second shot dropped the walking turkey from 260 yards. Held the elevation and gave a little lead. I had shot this gun at 200 and 300 yards previously, and knew my holds for those distances. I drove up to my brothers feeder, and there were 2 dozen turkeys. I shot this bird from the hood of the truck. One of the coolest shots. Here's a picture of my Marlin and the pic of the turkey that morning.
|
|
|
Re: Scope suggestions for 44 mag rifle
[Re: Bbcat78]
#6069807
12/06/15 11:57 PM
|
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 56
BigMarsh72
Outdoorsman
|
Outdoorsman
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 56 |
I have a friend that put a red dot scope on his for the same reason. No magnification but easier for him to see that the iron sights.
|
|
|
Re: Scope suggestions for 44 mag rifle
[Re: BigMarsh72]
#6069877
12/07/15 12:41 AM
|
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 9,523
RiverRider
THF Trophy Hunter
|
THF Trophy Hunter
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 9,523 |
I have a friend that put a red dot scope on his for the same reason. No magnification but easier for him to see that the iron sights. I kinda like that idea. I've scoped a couple of 336s and they worked fine, but to me a scope just doesn't look quite at home on a 94 or 336. I can't really imagine how one would look with an Eotech on it...maybe not so "right," but it seems like it would be awfully fast to get on target.
"Arguing with you always makes me thirsty." -Augustus McRae
|
|
|
Re: Scope suggestions for 44 mag rifle
[Re: Bbcat78]
#6070268
12/07/15 04:36 AM
|
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 19,249
TEXASLEFTY
THF Whiskey Sommelier
|
THF Whiskey Sommelier
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 19,249 |
Don't know where you live but you are welcome to look thru mine or even shoot it.
Never been to a camping world. I prefer Dick's to be honest.
|
|
|
Re: Scope suggestions for 44 mag rifle
[Re: Bbcat78]
#6073133
12/08/15 06:23 PM
|
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 5,498
TX_LT230FH
THF Trophy Hunter
|
THF Trophy Hunter
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 5,498 |
This. Have one on the 77/44 and the 77/357. Very good for the price. Leupold Pig Plex
|
|
|
Re: Scope suggestions for 44 mag rifle
[Re: Bbcat78]
#6073806
12/09/15 12:33 AM
|
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 6,179
Tactical Cowboy
THF Trophy Hunter
|
THF Trophy Hunter
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 6,179 |
What about a receiver or tang mounted peep?
The secret to a long life is to try not to shorten it.
|
|
|
Moderated by bigbob_ftw, CCBIRDDOGMAN, Chickenman, Derek, DeRico, Duck_Hunter, hetman, jeh7mmmag, JustWingem, kmon11, kry226, kwrhuntinglab, Payne, pertnear, rifleman, sig226fan (Rguns.com), Superduty, txcornhusker
|