marlin 1894 scope

[Jeeping]

hey guys, picked up marlin in 357 the other day and looking in to getting scope for it. This is my first lever/357 carbine and need suggestions on what scope/mount combo to get. I want something dissent for 150 yard shooting under $200 for scope/mount/rings if possible.
On a side note, can this rifle take consistent diet of double tap 180gr. ammo?
Thanks

 

[telebob]

I don't have the Marlin but I do have a Winchester 94AE Trapper in 357. I used a Bushnell Banner 1.5 - 4.5 for the scope and Millet turn-in rings and bases. It works well for 100 yard practical accuracy and the Banner scope in that power range is a good size for a carbine length rifle.

The scope doesn't look out of place and the Millet rings have a nice leaf and vine motif.

 

[B.D. Turner]

I mounted a Bushnell 1.5 to 4.5 shotgun scope on my Marlin 1894 .44 magnum. It is quick on target and works great for close work.

 

[Seafarer12]

BLASPHEMY, you shouldnt even be thing of it.

 

[jkingrph]

I have a Marbles tang sight on mine.

 

[stubbicatt]

When I had mine I used the QD Leupold rings with a 1-4x Leupold scope. The one without the objective bell? I thought it looked positively elegant on that classic carbine, and it made it easier for me to hit was I was shooting at!

 

[Asherdan]

The Bushnell Banner is a good value choice, as mentioned. I also like, and currently have, a Weaver K2.5 is on my 1894 44 and a V3 on the 1895G. Short scopes with a straight tube mounted low feel best on the levers to me.

 

[OFT]

Slap a receiver mounted peep sight on that little thing and you'll have a great woods gun.

 

[Spoonman]

I have a peep sight from One Ragged Hole on mine. It mounts in place of the standard leaf on the barrel (Takes about 5 minutes. No drilling, etc) and works very well indeed. My .44 mag 1894 wears a Simmons 4 power and is accurate out to 150 yards or so (maybe farther, I never tried). The Marlin lever actions are more accurate than some would have you think.

Clif

 

[T.R.]

This dandy coastal blacktail buck fell to one shot from my Marlin 44MAG carbine. The scope was purchased through a trade at local Gun Show. It's an older Weaver K-4. Magnification was plenty but the gasket seals were bad and it fogged with the slightest change in humidity and barometric pressure. Shortly after this hunt, I bought a Bushnell Sportsman 4X for about $35.00 (new) from cheaperthandirt.com. This scope is brighter and has better clarity. I've had zero problems with it.

The Weaver K-4 was sold to a Collector (I truthfully disclosed the defect) for $20.00. We were both very happy with this amount.

Good hunting to you.

TR