30-30 Scope
 

My eyes are going. I would like to put a 4x32 scope on the 30-30. I have considered Alpen, Konus, Bushnell and Sightron.

Considering this is not my primary rifle, I didn't really want to spend to much.

Any opinions on the few I have mentioned? Any others to consider?

Thanks,

imo...a 30-30 is a flyin brick and is an iron sight gun..maybe a 1X

I would go with the Bushnell of those listed but take a look at the Redfield Revolution 2-7 for 130 bucks.IMO best bang for the buck in low cost scopes.

Got any gun shows in your area coming up? Usually a good source for used stuff at half-decent price... I've bought used scopes at these events and not been disappointed. I guess my point here is you can probably get a good, high-end quality scope for a lot less than you'd pay new or used in a gun store. Check it out. Gun Digest magazine lists upcoming shows all across the country, when, where, etc.., near the back of the publication. I use it often.

My favorite for 30-30, and all sub 100yard guns is the 1.5-5X20 Leupold Vari-X III or equivalent.

Sub 100yd guns?I'd be happy as a pig'n poo with that scope on ANY gun :happy0001:!

Your correct, not too many people need any more than5X hunting up to 300 yards.

I know that up to about 150 yards I am finding out that I am more accurate keeping my variable scopes at 5X and under. I am finding that it is easier to keep concentrated on the target. When hunting I just keep them set at 4X anyways.

I have a Nikon 3x9x40 on my 30-30.

I second bigcountry's choice. The Leupold VX-3 1x5 would be an outstanding scope for the 30:30.

Cabelas has the Pine Ridge scope for a 30/30 that is worth the money. Watch and you can get a good buy.

Best scope for a decent price = IOR 4 X 32. Next best (and cheaper too plus with rebate now) = Sightron II 4 X32...IMO.

I personally would like to see you go with a 4 x40 scope, better by far than a 32 in low light conditions.

I don't agree with that statement. An EP of 8 in a 4 X 32 is TOTALLY adequate...especially with quality glass / coatings. Have you ever checked out the IOR I mentioned above? It's an awesome piece. My only complaint is that it's a steel tube and slightly heavier than I like.

I heard they're making
 

some great $2000 scopes just for you blind guys. I even think the click indicators come in braille.

I heard the only trouble these fellows are having, is reading the price tags at the sporting goods stores.

There are also some great hearing aids, if you're going deaf, too.

You know for some strange reason, probably due to the content and usefulness of his posts, everytime valentine posts, I have this image of him behind the keyboard. anyone else?

PM sent...

Burris Timberline 4x20 you can get that for about $160

Leupold vx1 2x7x33 perfect on a 3030

Thanks for all the ideas.

However I went with the SII 4x32 as Sightron was offering a $50 rebate on the SII models. I already have one SII 3x9 that I like, so I thought I would give another a try.