I have no idea what I am doing so I don't want to make a mistake that is going to cost me money.
After doing a lot of asking I think I got the right scope Bushnell 1.5x4 32 mm
I am not sure of what kind of base to use and the type of rings (height) I should buy. I don't want to break the bank but I don't want to go cheap and regret it.
I have been shopping from this website but way too many choices!
http://www.opticsplanet.com/
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HuntAndFish
January 20, 2009, 12:26 AM
We assume the scope you are talking about is this one.
I believe that scope has a 1" tube. So we are looking for a set of rings and bases for a 1" tube that mounts at least 16mm high (1/2 the objective, but as low as possible) on a Marlin 336.
Sound right?
Ridgerunner665
January 20, 2009, 12:30 AM
Its a lever gun...
Do you want see through mounts??? In my opinion they are handy on a lever action.
HomeandRanch
January 20, 2009, 07:08 AM
See through mounts, boy I don't know. I think that might raise the scope up some. Every other thing I have read says you want them as low as possible.
So basically I need to get 1" rings?
lipadj46
January 20, 2009, 08:45 AM
Yes most people do not like see through mounts. You want the scope as low as possible, it's like sh$t or get off the pot if you are worried about the scope failing get quick release mounts.
Back on topic you want a base like this (simple one piece):
And rings like this (one inch if your scope is a 1 inch tube), usually people like to get the scope as low as possible so try low rings first, depends on the size of your scope's objective lens:
If you are not sure about your rifle, bases and rings playing nice together give the people at SWFA a call I'm sure they can help make sure everything will fit on your 336.
HomeandRanch
January 20, 2009, 09:43 AM
Thank you!
HomeandRanch
January 20, 2009, 06:26 PM
Ok got a weaver base 63b, bushnell banner Bushnell Banner 1.5-4.5x32 and high 1 " weaver rings.
From the chart it looked like I needed high because of the scope. Hopefully it all fits:)
Thanks for the help.
lipadj46
January 20, 2009, 10:43 PM
Good luck you may find you want lower rings though. Don't be afraid to fiddle and send stuff back if it does not work.
HomeandRanch
January 21, 2009, 11:47 PM
per the chart it said those rings were the minimum height for my scope. Im such a newbie I don't know:(
lipadj46
January 22, 2009, 12:51 AM
Well try it out and see how you like it, best way to learn is by doing it. Just keep the packaging nice a don't tighten any bolts until you are sure you are satisfied with the height. The chart is probably correct but they might be playing it safe.
HuntAndFish
January 24, 2009, 12:42 AM
Good luck H&R. That big objective lens forces you to raise the centerline of the scope up pretty high for a lever gun. Hope you can mount it low enough to be comfortable.
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