I'm thinking of getting a 30-30 lever action, probably a Marlin 336(?). I'm also thinking of outfitting it with a simple 4x scope because, in my second century, my eyes aren't what they used to be.

I'm not asking for specific make/model suggestions (that will be determined by availability and price point!), but rather which *type* of scope can one use on a gun like this? I'd like to get something that's fairly compact. Why? Maybe because I think it would balance better and maybe because I think it would "look" better as well. I've done some reading on the web, but really can't figure it out.

So... What kind of scopes can work on this kind of gun:

regular length or compact rifle scope
pistol scope
shotgun scope

I know it has to do with eye relief more than anything, but I'm not sure what eye relief is needed compared to my plain old Winchester M70.

Thanks much.