Marlin 336 30-30 scope issue and scope or no scope?
#11
Spike
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 7
I hate to be a naysayer but in my humble opinion a low power 32 or 40 max bell mounted with the lowest rings possible to clear the barrel works wonders. I went through several configurations with the 336. Peep sight( to dark in thick timber or low light), reflex site (too bright when low light and too light when the sun is at my back), see through mounts (the worst idea ever invented). When I picked up a Leoupold 2-7 x 33 with low mounts the clouds parted. The sight is big enough to give you a few extra minutes in the evening and low enough to keep your head down on the stock. And even at 7 power a jumped deer is toast.
#12
Your not the only naysayer my friend.. I hunt with my 30-30 and it has knocked down quite a few deer up here over the years.. The tip-off is about as close to the gun anyone will ever get.. I had to cut into the mounting bar to make the scope work for me.. Anyone can say what they want but I am happy with it and no peep on it for me.. After I set my scope up and sighted it in I put three shots right on the "X" at one hundred yards. Say what they will but the Marlin has done me just fine..
#13
What would you say, if I told you it come with sights.
"Adjustable semi-buckhorn folding rear, ramp front sight with brass bead and Wide-Scan™ hood"
Get some of Hornady's leverevolution ammo and shoot-N-C targets and practice, practice, practice.
Unless you plan on becoming a bench shooter !?!?
"Adjustable semi-buckhorn folding rear, ramp front sight with brass bead and Wide-Scan™ hood"
Get some of Hornady's leverevolution ammo and shoot-N-C targets and practice, practice, practice.
Unless you plan on becoming a bench shooter !?!?
Last edited by Sheridan; 12-11-2009 at 05:12 PM.
#14
I would answer that is why I have a tip-off mount on it. That way I can use my sights when I wanted to and my scope when I wanted to. That is a pretty simple answer and both shot fine for me. I currently have my scope set at 150 yards while my sights is set at 100 yards. This gives me what I want in my 30-30..
I agree with the practice, practice, practice though and it gets you to understand the different ranges you can shoot with it as well..
Adjustable semi-buckhorn folding rear I also agree is one of my picks for a rear sight if I was only using sights. My set up right now wouldn't allow me to put those on now. I do have a brass beaded front sight though..
I agree with the practice, practice, practice though and it gets you to understand the different ranges you can shoot with it as well..
Adjustable semi-buckhorn folding rear I also agree is one of my picks for a rear sight if I was only using sights. My set up right now wouldn't allow me to put those on now. I do have a brass beaded front sight though..
Last edited by Phil from Maine; 12-12-2009 at 05:54 AM.
#16
I hate to be a naysayer but in my humble opinion a low power 32 or 40 max bell mounted with the lowest rings possible to clear the barrel works wonders. I went through several configurations with the 336. Peep sight( to dark in thick timber or low light), reflex site (too bright when low light and too light when the sun is at my back), see through mounts (the worst idea ever invented). When I picked up a Leoupold 2-7 x 33 with low mounts the clouds parted. The sight is big enough to give you a few extra minutes in the evening and low enough to keep your head down on the stock. And even at 7 power a jumped deer is toast.
#18
x2, My marlin 30-30 came with a 3x9 and I took it off and went with the Williams peep sight. Its deadly accurate. A 30-30 is a good rifle up to 150 yrds so no need for a scope. The Williams peep sight is the way to go.
Bobby
Bobby
#19
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: S.W. Pa.-- Heart in North Central Pa. mountains-
Posts: 2,600
If you go to a peep sight, and I do recommend that for your particular application, the Williams and the Lyman are great choices. I'm not sure if they come with more than one aperture or not...the largest one would probably be the one I would suggest, and I have even known people to remove the aperture completely and do quite well without it......my late father being one...