I have a Marlin 336 in 30-30 and I'm back and forth as to scope or not. Now that the kids are getting older, shooting is becoming a family affair, so I need to figure out something we all can use. If I had deep pockets I could buy an identical rifle for each of us but for now we'll have to make do with the one we have.
The kids would probably only fire at the range for now. Wife and I will be doing mostly hog maybe some deer. Ammo is Hornady 150gr (RN). I'm thinking either a fixed 4x or maybe a lower variable like 2-7 because right now I have no intentions of shooting this rifle at 200 yards but who knows in the future.
This is my first lever gun (all my experience is with rimfire bolt actions) so my concern is the scope hanging over the hammer. I would never finger drop the hammer on a chambered round so that's not an issue. The issue is after the gun has been cleared I don't want to be in the position of having to always dry fire to drop the hammer.
If anyone has any opinions, tips, or experience with this gun and using a scope I'd like to hear what you think, brand recommendations for optics are welcomed as well.
Thanks in advance.
The kids would probably only fire at the range for now. Wife and I will be doing mostly hog maybe some deer. Ammo is Hornady 150gr (RN). I'm thinking either a fixed 4x or maybe a lower variable like 2-7 because right now I have no intentions of shooting this rifle at 200 yards but who knows in the future.
This is my first lever gun (all my experience is with rimfire bolt actions) so my concern is the scope hanging over the hammer. I would never finger drop the hammer on a chambered round so that's not an issue. The issue is after the gun has been cleared I don't want to be in the position of having to always dry fire to drop the hammer.
If anyone has any opinions, tips, or experience with this gun and using a scope I'd like to hear what you think, brand recommendations for optics are welcomed as well.
Thanks in advance.