Posted By: TurkeyWhisperer
Which scope for Henry Lever Action 30-30? - 11/27/15 03:21 AM
Posted a while back on this. But, I bought my son a Henry lever action 30-30. He is 13 years old. He will eventually go to iron sights exclusively. But for now, he would like to put a scope on it.
I have narrowed it down to these two scopes based on budget and recommendations. For all you Lever Action guys out there...wanted to see which ya'll would recommend of the two:
1. Leupold VX-I 2-7x33 (variable)
2. Weaver K4 (fixed 4x38)
Thanks!
Posted By: TFF Caribou
Re: Which scope for Henry Lever Action 30-30? - 11/27/15 03:28 AM
Leupold. I just simply always prefer a variable power scope. At maximum range for a 30-30 of 150 yards, IMO, a 4x is getting to the point where it may not be enough scope. Especially if it's a multipurpose rifle that could be used for varmints, or pigs.
Posted By: kmon11
Re: Which scope for Henry Lever Action 30-30? - 11/27/15 08:38 AM
2X7 is one of my favorite power range scope and have tried a few and still own several. 2x is where they stay most of the time while hunting but can turn them up for longer shots.
Posted By: Dave Davidson
Re: Which scope for Henry Lever Action 30-30? - 11/29/15 03:24 AM
2x7. The 2 is for those times that the target comes too close for a larger scope.
Posted By: Txfirecop
Re: Which scope for Henry Lever Action 30-30? - 11/29/15 03:40 AM
Weaver 4X fixed on my Marlin 30-30 Lever Action. Works great for us.
Posted By: RiverRider
Re: Which scope for Henry Lever Action 30-30? - 11/29/15 06:28 AM
My way of seeing it is that the .30-30 is meant to shoot larger targets and relatively short range. If 4x isn't enough, the target is too far away. Maybe 6x would be suitable.