30-30 Marlin Scope

Digital10 · Apr 22, 2017

Thinking about picking up a 30-30 Marlin...I have a much older 3X9 Bushnell Banner scope. Would this be suitable for the rifle if I wanted to use it as a ranch rifle that would be used for a random coyote and an occasional deer?
If not, what would be a decent scope for a .30-30. I have good glass on my "real" hunting rifles and really don't want to go all out for this one.

JohnCushman · Apr 22, 2017

Part of the 'allure' of a lever gun is the open sights

Digital10 · Apr 22, 2017

I know. I'm gonna run with iron sights on my .45-70, but I kinda want to try this scope on the .30-30....

JohnCushman · Apr 22, 2017

I've seen them with similar scopes.

noharleyyet · Apr 22, 2017

Should be fine digital.

Tufrthnails · Apr 22, 2017

What's the price range you are looking to be in?

Idahoarcheryhunter · Apr 22, 2017

I would maybe get a 2-7 by 32 to put on it. Not big and heavy but enough magnification to make a good shot at a reasonable distance.

Digital10 · Apr 22, 2017

Nothing over $100....looking for something used on eBay or whatnot.

7mm08mo · Apr 22, 2017

I have a Tasco 3-9 on the one I have it was my grandpas and he set it up that way it works well.

Tufrthnails · Apr 22, 2017

My son has this same scope on his .243win for a couple years. It is fair for the price.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nikon-3-9X40-Matte-BDC-Riflescope-/182540745629?hash=item2a8046bb9d:g:FxwAAOSw5UZY-6Wq

This would be more ideal for me on a 30-30

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nikon-PROSTAFF-2-7x32-Rifle-Scope-Excellent-Condition-Free-Shipping-/401310390409?hash=item5d6ff69889:g:ixEAAOSwSlBY4AS-

Joe Hulburt · Apr 22, 2017

I love my 30-30! I opted for a Leupold Scout scope on mine. 2.5X with extended eye relief for quick target acquisition. It's a killer!

It's a couple hundred bucks but will last for the life of the rifle and will make the rifle one of your favorite "real" hunting rifles. Just saying....

Digital10 · Apr 22, 2017

Joe Hulburt said:
I love my 30-30! I opted for a Leupold Scout scope on mine. 2.5X with extended eye relief for quick target acquisition. It's a killer!

It's a couple hundred bucks but will last for the life of the rifle and will make the rifle one of your favorite "real" hunting rifles. Just saying....

Is that a fixed scope?
What's the range on your .30-30?

Bigjav · Apr 22, 2017

Joe Hulburt said:
I love my 30-30! I opted for a Leupold Scout scope on mine. 2.5X with extended eye relief for quick target acquisition. It's a killer!

It's a couple hundred bucks but will last for the life of the rifle and will make the rifle one of your favorite "real" hunting rifles. Just saying....

I have a marlin 30-30 with an old simmons (back when they were decent) 3-9x32 mounted with weaver see through rings so I can still use the iron sights. That's a nice wolf by the way!

Gunner46 · Apr 22, 2017

The Banner will work just fine, as long as you don't mess around and start cranking it up. 3X - 5X is all you'll need for hunting purposes. I had a Redfield fixed 4X on my Marlin 35 Rem and it served very well.

Bob Vetter · Apr 23, 2017

Joe Hulburt said:
I love my 30-30! I opted for a Leupold Scout scope on mine. 2.5X with extended eye relief for quick target acquisition. It's a killer!

It's a couple hundred bucks but will last for the life of the rifle and will make the rifle one of your favorite "real" hunting rifles. Just saying....

Joe I absolutely love your set up. What base are you using on your 94'. There's a Leupy scout scope sitting at my shope no one wants and I was contemplating this very thing for my 94'. Great work and a great wolf!

AggieOutlaw · Apr 23, 2017

I like that Leupold better than my Vortex red dot on my Marlin

Hatchie Dawg · Apr 23, 2017

I have a Redfield "original" 1.75x5. Works great.

Gr8bawana · Apr 23, 2017

Since you already have the scope you 3x9 is more than adequate because your 30-30 is not a long range gun. No need to magnify a critter way out there.

HowaMini · Apr 23, 2017

Joe Hulburt said:
I love my 30-30! I opted for a Leupold Scout scope on mine. 2.5X with extended eye relief for quick target acquisition. It's a killer!

It's a couple hundred bucks but will last for the life of the rifle and will make the rifle one of your favorite "real" hunting rifles. Just saying....

I love that setup. Are there any times you regretted not getting a variable

1_pointer · Apr 24, 2017

I use a Leupold 4X and can't think I'd every want for more or better on a 30-30.

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