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Rifle Scopes Help me pick a new HUNTING optic

Tactical30

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Im looking to buy a new optic for my Marlin 336 30-30 Winchester. This will be only for hunting purposes.

Im looking for maybe a 1-4x scope for this rifle. I dont need much magnification. I rarely shoot deer no more than 200yrds at the maximum, usually 50yrds-150yrds.

I dont want to spend more than $500 for this scope.

Give me some good suggestions.

Thanks
 
Re: Help me pick a new HUNTING optic

Take a look at leupolds VX3 line. Great optic with very nice glass, they have a 1.5-5x20, but I prefer the 1.75-6x32. the extra 12mm in the objective would give you a brighter picture:

http://www.opticsplanet.net/leupold-vx-3-175-6x32-riflescope.html

Can't go wrong with the Golden Ring warranty either.

Trevor B
 
Re: Help me pick a new HUNTING optic

You might want to consider the Nitrex by Weaver TR1 1.5-5x32. Japanese made, supposedly with same glass and internals as a Weaver Grand Slam that sells for around $290. This Nitrex model is discontinued, so can be bought for around $130. Being part of Weaver, Nitrex lifetime warranty handled by Weaver. Heck of a buy for a quality scope and you can probably only find it available at Natchez for that price.
 
Re: Help me pick a new HUNTING optic

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: judgedelta</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If you don't want to go with the 3-15 Nightforce(ffP/mildot)</div></div> On a 30-30 lever action? I'd like to see that.
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Re: Help me pick a new HUNTING optic

Check out the Weaver V 1-3. I have them on several lever guns and really enjoy them. Super wide fov and on 1X you can see the front site and use it like a big arrow to track and lead running game. AG
 
Re: Help me pick a new HUNTING optic

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Night poacher</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: judgedelta</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If you don't want to go with the 3-15 Nightforce(ffP/mildot)</div></div> On a 30-30 lever action? I'd like to see that.
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Me too!