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Best scope for a 30-30 #2661460 10/14/11 05:11 PM
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What do ya'll have in mind? Its a marlin 30-30 side ejection..Thanks guys


Re: Best scope for a 30-30 [Re: thesureshot] #2661682 10/14/11 06:12 PM
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I put a Leupold Rifleman 3x7x33 on my Marlin 30-30. Couldnt have made a better choice for the money.


Re: Best scope for a 30-30 [Re: thesureshot] #2661717 10/14/11 06:23 PM
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I'd like to know as well I need a new one for mine....



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Re: Best scope for a 30-30 [Re: Lazy L] #2661728 10/14/11 06:25 PM
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I'm looking for a used VXII 3x9x40 for mine.



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We ran a vortex viper 2-7x32 but they are discontinued. You could also look at the diamondback scopes, but definitely something in that power range.


Re: Best scope for a 30-30 [Re: BigGuy84] #2661750 10/14/11 06:29 PM
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I have a Burris FF II on my Marlin 336. Won the scope at a NWTF banquet. Seems to work just fine.



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Re: Best scope for a 30-30 [Re: TurkeyHunter] #2661825 10/14/11 06:54 PM
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leupold 4 power on my 336. it is just fine. really good in getting game in scope and all I need 100yds and closer.

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Re: Best scope for a 30-30 [Re: tskin] #2661856 10/14/11 07:06 PM
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I put an old weaver k4 fixed on mine and love it. As tskin said it's really nice at getting game in the scope quick. Makes it possible to keep on a group of pigs while you cycle the lever and let the lead fly. Shot it open sights for a while. Which, although it makes you feel like John Wayne made it tough to be as accurate. I wouldn't want anything over 4x.


Re: Best scope for a 30-30 [Re: Bill_OA] #2662355 10/14/11 09:09 PM
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I have a 3-9x40 Nikon Buckmaster on mine, but I usually have it set at 4x when hunting. If I had a chance to do it again, I'd just buy a fixed 4 power. Missed out on a monster buck that I spooked a few years ago in East Tx while I was walking to my stand because I forgot to dial the scope back down after a day at the range. He took off running and by the time I got him in the cross hairs he was amongst trees and I didn't have a clear shot. From that point on, the first thing I do when I get out of truck is to load the rifle, put the safety on, check the scope settings, and head to the stand.


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Re: Best scope for a 30-30 [Re: FlTxHunter] #2662361 10/14/11 09:12 PM
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A decent 3x9x40 would be my choice. Something like a Nikon Buckmaster, or Bushnell 3200, or the old Leupold Vari-X-II.

Right now I have a Leupold M8 4x on a 30-30 and its pretty nice but I like varible powers better.


Re: Best scope for a 30-30 [Re: FlTxHunter] #2662433 10/14/11 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted By: FlTxHunter
If I had a chance to do it again, I'd just buy a fixed 4 power.

1-4x is a good quick shot scope and would be excellent on a 30-30, or something like a 1.5-8x. That 1x or 1.5x magnification is quite useful to have on situations like yours.


Re: Best scope for a 30-30 [Re: Sami] #2662464 10/14/11 09:36 PM
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I've got a 4x on mine. Plenty of scope for longest 30.30 (150yds).



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Re: Best scope for a 30-30 [Re: JCB] #2663287 10/15/11 01:27 AM
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I just got a Redfield 2-7x33 for one of my lever actions. It seems to be about the perfect scope. Plus, it's not too expensive.


Re: Best scope for a 30-30 [Re: WBT] #2664278 10/15/11 01:20 PM
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Leupold 3-9x40 on mine.

as a side note, the Hornady Leverlution bullets are awesome!


Re: Best scope for a 30-30 [Re: ctonsmitty] #2664415 10/15/11 02:20 PM
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I'm out on this one.....my 336 is so old it's not even tapped for a scope (not gonna have it done either), but I used to hit what I'm aimed at inside 75 or 100 with the iron sights. Having said that my 35rem is carrying a 3 x 9 cause they were on sale......



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Re: Best scope for a 30-30 [Re: Hunt n Fish] #2665382 10/15/11 10:47 PM
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i have a bushnell elite 3200 on mine. They are on clearance right now at academy for 129.88 or 99.88 i cant remember. I currently work at the store in sugarland and we have one left.


Re: Best scope for a 30-30 [Re: nj123] #2665681 10/16/11 01:10 AM
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I bought a leupold 6x36 for a .35 rem, but I have not bought the gun yet. A good fit for a lever action though.


Re: Best scope for a 30-30 [Re: dawson55] #2665828 10/16/11 02:03 AM
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I had a Pentax 4x12x40 on my marlin, but just recentlty switched to a Nikon Prostaff 3x9 BDC. Best advise: whatever fits your budget and works for you...


Re: Best scope for a 30-30 [Re: DizzyTx] #2666122 10/16/11 03:48 AM
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I'm not sure some folks are aware of the 140gmx hornady. I think the 2-7 makes good use of it.


Re: Best scope for a 30-30 [Re: Johnny Lobos] #2666248 10/16/11 05:04 AM
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Simmons 4 x 32. Has worked great for me since I bought the gun (actually given to me for Christmas 1981).



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