[tree]

A good friend of mine, ( No not Stu, I ment really good friend) hasjust sold me his Marlin 336 RC in excellent condition for $25 in cash, as long as I by my wife a $75 house warming gift for our new house.
Here it is.
http://www.photoasa.com/disk2/330/67538_tree.jpg

I will test shoot it tommorow after my High Power rifle match.

It has "Z" serial number which means it is of 1960's origin.

I hunt deer in the thick swamps and woods of the UP of Michigan.
More Deer have been taken with the 30/30 in this state than most others combined. As such I plan tomake it one of 2 guns to go north with me this fall.

Do me a favor and give me a good suggestion for a scope to puton this baby. 4X should be fine.

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[jsr5]

If you hunt in really thick stuff maybe a aperture sight would work for you, if you really prefer a scope you might think of less power yet than the 4 power but at any rate I've had good luck with simmons scopes of varying designes and they are cost effective. If you know the power you want all that is left is objective lens size as a general rule larger is better for low light conditions because the larger the objective the better "light gathering ability" a scope has on the other hand smaller objective lenses allow lower mounting which is much preffered by many. When getting a scope don't forget you'll want the hammer extension which allows you to get a good grip on the hammer with your thumb it attaches to the hammer and extends it to the side out from under the rear of the scope. Also don't neglect the idea of variable power scopes which allows you to switch levels of magnification. 2-7X is a common variable which would allow lower magnification in denser brush and still allow a greater magnification when in open areas. 3-9X is also very common (and often cheaper) which would work also they make 4-12X but on a 30-30 I wouldn't think you'd need that much magnification.

That's my thoughts anyway hope it helps others will share their ideas as well I'm sure.

[Carston]

Tree,

What about the Trijicon Accupoint 1.25-4x24, it never needs batteries and will work in low light as well. Maybe even a EO Tech Holosight for less snag are.

But how do you plan on mounting it?

Karsten

Great price also......think she would except some ammo as a house warming gift :rolleyes:

[stu]

Tree- Ol buddy ol pal. Ya need to edit your post and use this version of the photo. It's been sized, and enhanced a bit.Tree's spiffy gun (http://www.photoasa.com/disk2/330/67538_tree.jpg)

You may kiss my feet later. :D

[tree]

Carston, your suggestions are a bit High tech. They are also a bit $$$ pricey. I am interested in matching up a nice scope with the gun which at least looks historically correct.

As Stu can no doubt testify, I am a tad on the frugal side.

I was thinking about buying a cheap set of magnifying glasses at Rite Aid and taping each one onto a paper towl center core. With a strip or two of duct tape, I could be in business. :D

JSR5, good general suggestions.

I guess, I would like a suggestion from someone who has a lever action as to the cats meow of rifle scopes that won't set me back to much $$.

I could see about $150 for a scope. Being a dealer, I can get things at wholesale.

Also.... Am I better off to not use "see thru" rings, and instead use a low mount scope mount.

I know if the scope gets banged off target, I can always use my second gun. I also know that sometimes scopes can get wet, or fogged over.

But it seems to me that having the scope up so high does not lend itself to a fine cheek weld.

[stu]

I am a tad on the frugal side. No your not. Your cheap http://www.familyfriendsfirearms.com/forums/icons/icon29.gif

Tree- BSA makes some real quality scopes on the frugal side. I have one of there lighted reticle 3x9x40 scopes on my HBAR, and it works real well. Almost makes that AR seem like a real rifle. :D

[Carston]

Well, Pilgrim.......ya didn't say nothin about cheap or not high tech.
If ya want cheap...I have a Leapers 3X9X40, gloss blk, used...came on a rifle I bought, a few surface scrapes....I will send it to you...FREE just to help out the cause. Besides, your a dealer and i may need a deal some day.

I still don't believe you don't want some SDS sorta 2001 system on a vintage Lever action.

Let me know, it is a good scope and the price suits your budget

Carston

[tree]

Carston thanks for the generous offer. Alas I must decline. "Free"
would make me cheap. I prefer frugal. :D


One last requirement.....I want an american made scope. Are there any left?

[Carston]

Well, to answer both question American made frugal scopes...NO
Darn near no good high dollar american made optics left.
So you aren cheap, but frugal send me $8.00.

Carston

[Grayfox]

Scope on a lever gun? Blasphemy! BLASPHEMY, I SAY! :eek:

You say you hunt in swamps and woods? That's the perfect environment for an open sighted carbine. If anything, change to an apeture sight.
Close shots in thick cover are what these babies do best. Give it a try before sticking any glass on it. You just might change your mind.
But, if you insist, I'd go with a low power scope like a low end variable turned down to 2X. Things happen quick in close cover and even a 4X may prove to be too much so that you end up losing your target in the scope.