3030 question

[BamaHuntin]

I am a new hunter and am about to buy a 3030 any sugestions on what kind to buy thats not real expensive? I would appreciate any info. I would also like to know what type of scope to pair with it. Like i said i am new to the sport and would appreciate any info. Thanks

[rem 700]

Marlin 336. Good, classic gun that will last a lifetime. Nikon and Leupold make good scopes. I'd look for something around a 2-7x33 as far as magnification/objective is concerned.

[Baleful Scout]

Marlin 336C
Leupold standard base and rings
2-7 Nikon Monarch

[retrieverman]

For a 30-30, I would hit the pawn shops and find clean used Marlin 336, but another route for an inexpensive Marlin is WalMart. I believe I saw one this week for under $300. For a scope, I would use a low end Leupold 3-9. The most important question that wasn't asked is what ammo to shoot. I have shot a 30-30 for 25 years and have fallen in love with Hornady LeverEvolution ammo. I have killed 4 deer and 3 hogs with it this season, and it performs great. Good luck with an excellent caliber.

[handloader1]

MarlinModel 336, and straight 4 powder. Good luck.

[ncpreacherboy1]

h&r/nef single shot with your choice os 2-7 power scope is a great choice. and can be had for under $300.

[bigpapa]

Man you picked the best rifle to start out with. A 30-30 is a fantastic brush gun. Low recoil and decent range but my question is this. Why are you putting a scope on a 30-30? The farthest you will shoot it is about 100 yards. After 100 yards the drop on a 30-30 is so significant I wouldnt take the shot. Still, you should be able to shoot that without the bother of a scope. Anywho, I'd go to some pawn shops and picke up either a Marlin or an old Winchester. The older model Winchesters are fantastic. Mine is about 35 years old and shoots like new. Again you made a good choice. The 30-30 is just plain fun to shoot. Good luck

[eldeguello]

ORIGINAL: bigpapa

Man you picked the best rifle to start out with. A 30-30 is a fantastic brush gun. Low recoil and decent range but my question is this. Why are you putting a scope on a 30-30? The farthest you will shoot it is about 100 yards. After 100 yards the drop on a 30-30 is so significant I wouldnt take the shot. Still, you should be able to shoot that without the bother of a scope. Anywho, I'd go to some pawn shops and picke up either a Marlin or an old Winchester. The older model Winchesters are fantastic. Mine is about 35 years old and shoots like new. Again you made a good choice. The 30-30 is just plain fun to shoot. Good luck

While it is true that the scope is not needed for short-range fast snap shooting at deer that you can clearly see, and that are in the open with no obstructions between the shooter and target, it is better to have a scope so if necessary shots can be taken through holes in brush and foliage that can't be seen well with the naked eye. In addition, a low-power, wide field of view scope is the fastest of all possible sighting systems, followed by a good open aperture with a Sourdough blade on the front.

However, the idea of putting a large objective, variablescope on a .30/30 is ludicrous. They just don't have the range to need such a contraption, AND you want to keep the rifle as light and handy as possible. A large, heavy scope has the opposite effect. Try to find an old, used steel-tube Weaver Series 60B K2.5, a K3,a Leuopld M8 2.5X or 3X, or a Lyman All-American 2.5Xscope in good shape for the rifle. These are usually available on e-Bay.Nothing more isneeded, nor useful! Stay away from "see-'em-under" scope mounts, too!

[DannyD]

Marlin 336, Nikon Prostaff 3-9, Hornady leverevolution ammo
eldequello makes a good point on the higher power numbers. a 4x nikon prostaff would be great but i like to be able to go up to 9x while on te range trying longer shots.

[bigpapa]

Yea what Eldequello said. Mmmmmmm 30-30 even the name of it just melts in your mouth. Mmmmmmm what a brush gun.