RE: Best scope for a 30-30?
Put my nikon 2-7x33 I think on mine, great range for that gun IMO, looks great too, was on my .270, just not enough scope for me, so replaced that and took off my 4x fixed and put the 2-7 nikon on there.
I wouldn't go over 9x, i'd choose 1.5-4.5, or 2-7 probably, though 3-9x isn't outta the question, but if you're doing under 200yds, i'd stick to either of the first 2.
I'm not a fan of fixed powered scopes, but I'm sure some guys will suggest a fixed.....