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Old 10-07-2012 | 02:02 PM
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i just bought a marlin 336...i was woundering what do you guys think would be good scope for my rifle?
i dont know if this helps but i dont have the best eye sight and wear glasses.
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Old 10-08-2012 | 08:13 AM
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I'd get a fixed 4x. If you want super glass, look at the IOR / Valdata 4x. It's a great scope. Otherwise, Leupy FX II is a solid choice.
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Old 10-08-2012 | 09:12 AM
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what about a nikon prostaff 3-9x40? what do think about?
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Old 10-08-2012 | 03:18 PM
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I took the scope off my 336 with the intention of installing a ghost ring sight. eye sight could be a problem but the scope on a 30-30 just wasn't doing it for me. Most shots were 50 yds or closer. I would go with a 3x9 though just incase you need the extra magafiction for something. good luck
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Old 10-08-2012 | 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by BRUSE
I took the scope off my 336 with the intention of installing a ghost ring sight. eye sight could be a problem but the scope on a 30-30 just wasn't doing it for me. Most shots were 50 yds or closer. I would go with a 3x9 though just incase you need the extra magafiction for something. good luck
so are you saying it pointless to have scope on the gun? like even at 50-90 yards? my eye sight is fine with my glasses its just i have to have them or i cant see.
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Old 10-08-2012 | 05:54 PM
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Leupold 4X FXII. Good luck.
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Old 10-08-2012 | 05:56 PM
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I have scopes on all my rifles but that one. I hardly use it and when I do its for up close so its not worhless to put a scope on it I jsut didn't put one on mine.
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Old 10-08-2012 | 06:09 PM
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IMO the Prostaff is a good solid scope. However, I think the Burris FFII has a lot better glass for not much more and it's the way I'd go.

What's your price range? I'm sure we could make some recommendations if we knew your price range.
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Old 10-09-2012 | 05:42 AM
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Mine came (used) with a Bushnell 4x Sportview WP on it. I figured that I'd give it a chance...... and it works perfectly on that rifle. I haven't had to zero it in more than once
(I hope I didn't just jinx myself- we're going up to shoot next wknd lol..)
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Old 10-09-2012 | 08:07 AM
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What's the best scope for your eyes. Not my eyes; a buddies eyes; your eyes. Or better yet, what scope for less money will meet your needs.

I'd go to a big box store and test out the scopes available for sighting, with your eyes, on a darkened area, as many yards away as possible.

When I was young, I went one year with open sites. The next year a 4X scope. When older, went to a 3X9 scope. The higher power wasn't for shooting, it was for telling how many points the rack was.

For a Marlin 336 I'd look for a shorter scope.

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