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Scope recommendation for .30-30 #2569471 09/03/18 11:49 PM 09/03/18 11:49 PM
Joined: Oct 2017 Posts: 2,277 Alabama G gcr0003 OP 8 point
gcr0003 OP 8 point G Joined: Oct 2017 Posts: 2,277 Alabama	We only ever hog hunted on the Tensaw river delta growing up. Dad and I both just used 30-30s. We never had a need for a scope. I've moved and though I predominately bow hunt 98% of the time, I'd like to put a scope on her see what kind of accuracy I could get. I'm looking for durability and functionality. Since it is not my primary hunting weapon I'd like to not drop a whole lot of money into it. Last edited by gcr0003; 09/03/18 11:49 PM.

Re: Scope recommendation for .30-30 [Re: gcr0003] #2569474 09/04/18 12:10 AM 09/04/18 12:10 AM
Joined: Apr 2000 Posts: 15,908 Elmore County Frankie Old Mossy Horns
Frankie Old Mossy Horns Joined: Apr 2000 Posts: 15,908 Elmore County	cheap but it works . Simmons Prosport 3-9X50 Frankie's Page

Re: Scope recommendation for .30-30 [Re: Frankie] #2569477 09/04/18 12:31 AM 09/04/18 12:31 AM
Joined: Oct 2017 Posts: 2,277 Alabama G gcr0003 OP 8 point
gcr0003 OP 8 point G Joined: Oct 2017 Posts: 2,277 Alabama	Originally Posted by Frankie cheap but it works . Simmons Prosport 3-9X50 Nice, thanks.

Re: Scope recommendation for .30-30 [Re: gcr0003] #2569480 09/04/18 01:26 AM 09/04/18 01:26 AM
Joined: Apr 2000 Posts: 15,908 Elmore County Frankie Old Mossy Horns
Frankie Old Mossy Horns Joined: Apr 2000 Posts: 15,908 Elmore County	its not great in low light but for the price range it aint that bad . i had one on a H&R 35whelen for two years and it stayed in together aim of point never moved . course theres a 3x9x50 nikon setting on it now . Frankie's Page

Re: Scope recommendation for .30-30 [Re: gcr0003] #2569735 09/04/18 11:41 AM 09/04/18 11:41 AM
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BamaRick spike B Joined: Feb 2015 Posts: 92 south Alabama	I like a smaller scope on a .30-30. 7X magnification is more than enough for me @ 100yds. I almost got a fixed power but went with a Burris Fullfield II 2X - 7X 35mm in quick release rings. Great scope for the money.

Re: Scope recommendation for .30-30 [Re: gcr0003] #2569766 09/04/18 12:09 PM 09/04/18 12:09 PM
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Bustinbeards Booner Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 10,630 Central, Al	I put a 3x9x40 leupold vxr firedot in talley lightweight low rings. I really like the set up and the only reason I want a scope is for low light shooting. Originally Posted By: Wiley Coyote Well, the way I see it is there's just too many assholes On a good day there's a bunch of assholes in here. On a bad day there's too many assholes in here.

Re: Scope recommendation for .30-30 [Re: gcr0003] #2569788 09/04/18 12:32 PM 09/04/18 12:32 PM
Joined: Nov 2015 Posts: 320 Baldwin County, AL Cheaha 4 point
Cheaha 4 point Joined: Nov 2015 Posts: 320 Baldwin County, AL	Just curious what kind of .30-30 it is? Is it drilled and tapped for a scope?

Re: Scope recommendation for .30-30 [Re: gcr0003] #2569835 09/04/18 01:07 PM 09/04/18 01:07 PM
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AU338MAG Old Mossy Horns A Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 18,102 North AL	A Leupold 2x7 would be a good scope for a gun like that. Small, compact and light. Dying ain't much of a living boy...Josey Wales Molon Labe

Re: Scope recommendation for .30-30 [Re: gcr0003] #2570336 09/04/18 09:11 PM 09/04/18 09:11 PM
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M48scout 12 point Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 5,802 Hoover, AL	I agree with some of the cheaper options mentioned. Another would be the Simmons 44mag. If you could spend the money, I think this would be a nice simple scope for a gun like that. Smallish and not much to go wrong. https://www.midwayusa.com/product/565164/leupold-fx-ii-rifle-scope-4x-33mm-wide-duplex-reticle-matte

Re: Scope recommendation for .30-30 [Re: Cheaha] #2570458 09/05/18 12:51 AM 09/05/18 12:51 AM
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gcr0003 OP 8 point G Joined: Oct 2017 Posts: 2,277 Alabama	Originally Posted by Cheaha Just curious what kind of .30-30 it is? Is it drilled and tapped for a scope? I believe it is a Model 336C or 335C 30-30 Win. It has two holes that I assume are for a scope base or scope rings? Maybe its not worth a scope with a 20" barrel.

Re: Scope recommendation for .30-30 [Re: Bustinbeards] #2570459 09/05/18 12:52 AM 09/05/18 12:52 AM
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gcr0003 OP 8 point G Joined: Oct 2017 Posts: 2,277 Alabama	Originally Posted by Bustinbeards I put a 3x9x40 leupold vxr firedot in talley lightweight low rings. I really like the set up and the only reason I want a scope is for low light shooting. That is a clean gun.

Re: Scope recommendation for .30-30 [Re: gcr0003] #2570759 09/05/18 11:15 AM 09/05/18 11:15 AM
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2Dogs Freak of Nature Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 34,556 Boxes Cove	A good fixed 4 power. Certainly nothing larger than a 2-7ish with 36mm objective. "Why do you ask"? Always vote the slowest path to socialism.

Re: Scope recommendation for .30-30 [Re: gcr0003] #2570818 09/05/18 12:22 PM 09/05/18 12:22 PM
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deerfeeder89 10 point Joined: Feb 2015 Posts: 2,500 cullman,al	I wouldn't want a 4x fixed power scope in the woods if ever got thick. I'd prefer a 2-7x but would settle for a 3x9. Either power I would want in a low ring. My 45-70 guide gun wears a 3x9x40 Nikon. I wanted a a 2-7 for it but they had the 3x9 on sale at a good price for customer appreciation day so I went with it Its held zero for 5 years now on the 45-70 and has been a good scope does pretty good in low light better then I thought it would for the price. It might give up the ghost now that I talked about it but I'd buy another one

Re: Scope recommendation for .30-30 [Re: gcr0003] #2570831 09/05/18 12:31 PM 09/05/18 12:31 PM
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Re: Scope recommendation for .30-30 [Re: gcr0003] #2571743 09/06/18 09:25 AM 09/06/18 09:25 AM
Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 2,783 alabama outdoors1 10 point
outdoors1 10 point Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 2,783 alabama	Look through a 2x7x33 or 35 and I think you will agree a 3x9x40 gives you a better range and FOV with a better selection and price. A 50mm lens would be good to carry to a ground stand or hut just too much to lug around and worry about tearing up. If you can wait between now and Christmas you should be able to get a Nikon for $100. I used a Tasco Pronghorn with the look thru rings for years never a problem until I dropped my gun and it got all twisted up. I think I would go back with look thru rings if I decided to spend extra $ and could find some custom machined and better sights than standard sights. Always wanted to shoot a deer with the peep type sights. Plus a non-scope sight they make now would probaby never get off like a scope can due to bumping it.

Re: Scope recommendation for .30-30 [Re: outdoors1] #2571758 09/06/18 09:43 AM 09/06/18 09:43 AM
Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 18,102 North AL A AU338MAG Old Mossy Horns
AU338MAG Old Mossy Horns A Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 18,102 North AL	Originally Posted by outdoors1 Look through a 2x7x33 or 35 and I think you will agree a 3x9x40 gives you a better range and FOV with a better selection and price. A 50mm lens would be good to carry to a ground stand or hut just too much to lug around and worry about tearing up. If you can wait between now and Christmas you should be able to get a Nikon for $100. I used a Tasco Pronghorn with the look thru rings for years never a problem until I dropped my gun and it got all twisted up. I think I would go back with look thru rings if I decided to spend extra $ and could find some custom machined and better sights than standard sights. Always wanted to shoot a deer with the peep type sights. Plus a non-scope sight they make now would probaby never get off like a scope can due to bumping it. Buy something better than a $100 Nikon or Tasco pronghorn mounted in cheap see-through rings and you won't have to worry about your scope being off when you bump it. Dying ain't much of a living boy...Josey Wales Molon Labe

Re: Scope recommendation for .30-30 [Re: AU338MAG] #2571914 09/06/18 12:36 PM 09/06/18 12:36 PM
Joined: Apr 2000 Posts: 15,908 Elmore County Frankie Old Mossy Horns
Frankie Old Mossy Horns Joined: Apr 2000 Posts: 15,908 Elmore County	Originally Posted by AU338MAG Originally Posted by outdoors1 Look through a 2x7x33 or 35 and I think you will agree a 3x9x40 gives you a better range and FOV with a better selection and price. A 50mm lens would be good to carry to a ground stand or hut just too much to lug around and worry about tearing up. If you can wait between now and Christmas you should be able to get a Nikon for $100. I used a Tasco Pronghorn with the look thru rings for years never a problem until I dropped my gun and it got all twisted up. I think I would go back with look thru rings if I decided to spend extra $ and could find some custom machined and better sights than standard sights. Always wanted to shoot a deer with the peep type sights. Plus a non-scope sight they make now would probaby never get off like a scope can due to bumping it. Buy something better than a $100 Nikon or Tasco pronghorn mounted in cheap see-through rings and you won't have to worry about your scope being off when you bump it. had the setup a few 30-30s . worked for me , scope comes in handy in low light . Frankie's Page

Re: Scope recommendation for .30-30 [Re: Frankie] #2571925 09/06/18 12:53 PM 09/06/18 12:53 PM
Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 18,102 North AL A AU338MAG Old Mossy Horns
AU338MAG Old Mossy Horns A Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 18,102 North AL	Originally Posted by Frankie Originally Posted by AU338MAG Originally Posted by outdoors1 Look through a 2x7x33 or 35 and I think you will agree a 3x9x40 gives you a better range and FOV with a better selection and price. A 50mm lens would be good to carry to a ground stand or hut just too much to lug around and worry about tearing up. If you can wait between now and Christmas you should be able to get a Nikon for $100. I used a Tasco Pronghorn with the look thru rings for years never a problem until I dropped my gun and it got all twisted up. I think I would go back with look thru rings if I decided to spend extra $ and could find some custom machined and better sights than standard sights. Always wanted to shoot a deer with the peep type sights. Plus a non-scope sight they make now would probaby never get off like a scope can due to bumping it. Buy something better than a $100 Nikon or Tasco pronghorn mounted in cheap see-through rings and you won't have to worry about your scope being off when you bump it. had the setup a few 30-30s . worked for me , scope comes in handy in low light . Outdoors1 seems to keep having problems with his scopes being bumped off very easily, so I made a suggestion. I've banged rifles and scopes many times through the years, even dropped one from a tree, without shifting POI. Never used see through mounts or Nikon scopes... Dying ain't much of a living boy...Josey Wales Molon Labe

Re: Scope recommendation for .30-30 [Re: AU338MAG] #2572214 09/06/18 05:43 PM 09/06/18 05:43 PM
Joined: Apr 2000 Posts: 15,908 Elmore County Frankie Old Mossy Horns
Frankie Old Mossy Horns Joined: Apr 2000 Posts: 15,908 Elmore County	get another set of mounts . Originally Posted by AU338MAG Originally Posted by Frankie Originally Posted by AU338MAG Originally Posted by outdoors1 Look through a 2x7x33 or 35 and I think you will agree a 3x9x40 gives you a better range and FOV with a better selection and price. A 50mm lens would be good to carry to a ground stand or hut just too much to lug around and worry about tearing up. If you can wait between now and Christmas you should be able to get a Nikon for $100. I used a Tasco Pronghorn with the look thru rings for years never a problem until I dropped my gun and it got all twisted up. I think I would go back with look thru rings if I decided to spend extra $ and could find some custom machined and better sights than standard sights. Always wanted to shoot a deer with the peep type sights. Plus a non-scope sight they make now would probaby never get off like a scope can due to bumping it. Buy something better than a $100 Nikon or Tasco pronghorn mounted in cheap see-through rings and you won't have to worry about your scope being off when you bump it. had the setup a few 30-30s . worked for me , scope comes in handy in low light . Outdoors1 seems to keep having problems with his scopes being bumped off very easily, so I made a suggestion. I've banged rifles and scopes many times through the years, even dropped one from a tree, without shifting POI. Never used see through mounts or Nikon scopes... i had a 7600 30-06 too set that way for a long time and never had a problem . i'd get a different set of mounts those might not be setting right and has the scope in a bind . Last edited by Frankie; 09/06/18 05:43 PM. Frankie's Page

Re: Scope recommendation for .30-30 [Re: gcr0003] #2572615 09/07/18 06:03 AM 09/07/18 06:03 AM
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WARPhEAGLE 4 point W Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 754 N. Alabama	About 10 years ago I bought the Hornady Leverolution scope that has reticles that correspond with the Hornady Leverevolution ammo to use on myMarlin 336. Using the polymer tip ammo in a tube fed gun really helped my accuracy out to 100yds. The last time I measured I was getting 1.5" groups at 100. So far I've never had an occurrence of it losing zero from being bumped or whatever, but I do not hunt with it too often any more. A decent low budget option IMO. https://www.cabelas.com/product/CABELAS-LEVER-ACTION-RIFLESCOPES/1826464.uts

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