Scope for a Marlin 1895GS
 

Hello!

I need some help: I have a Marlin 1895GS and I want to buy a scope for it. I was looking at the Leupold and Nikon scopes, but not sure how to choose one. It will used for deer and elk.

Any suggestions? Other brands? I don't know anything about scopes so please be as specific as possible!!
Thanks

RE: Scope for a Marlin 1895GS
 

My reccomendation is any of the top quality scopes with very little magnification (2x) mounted low. You won't need more with your rifle/cartridge and a scope of that power will actually be faster on target thaniron sights. I'm sure everybody will chime in on their brand so I won't mention that I like leupold,burris,and weaver.;)

RE: Scope for a Marlin 1895GS
 

I think a Weaver K2.5 or K4 would look nice on one of those. Enough magnification to shoot out to 150ish yards, yet still able to get a quick shot off if something gets in close.

RE: Scope for a Marlin 1895GS
 

I like fixed power scopes for this application. A good quality 2 or 4 X should be perfect.

RE: Scope for a Marlin 1895GS
 

I had a 1895GS for a while, and I put a Leupold VXII 2-7 on it. Then, I got the wild hair and changed it to a "scout" configuration (which I personally was not fond of), but my scout scope was a Leupold FXII 2.5x28.

I ended up trading the scout scope and rail for a 1961 Marlin 39A and the 1895GS for a Beretta 96 INOX pistol.

RE: Scope for a Marlin 1895GS
 

I have a Old Redfield (30) years old 2x7 and have taken several bears and deer with it. I really like a 2x7.

RE: Scope for a Marlin 1895GS
 

I think ya did great on the scope/mount and not so good on the beretta trade.

RE: Scope for a Marlin 1895GS
 

I put a Leupold VX2 2X7 lightweight scope on mine with QR rings. I have been very happy with it set up that way. I still have the factory iron sights on it but will eventually buy a QR ghost ring for it.

RE: Scope for a Marlin 1895GS
 

I too would go with a fixed scope, maybe a 2x - I prefer Burris myself.

RE: Scope for a Marlin 1895GS
 

I went with a Leupold 1 - 4 with QR mounts and absolutely love it.

RE: Scope for a Marlin 1895GS
 

A more reasonably priced option is the Bushnell Banner 4x32. That's what I got for my 336C in .35Rem. My guide gun goes afield with peeps only but That Banner is an excellent scope and I paid a little over $60 for it on opticsplanet.com