Red dot for Marlin 60?

[student]

Would it make sense to get a ret dot for a marlin 60 whose intended purpose is SHTF-like scenarios. Thus moderate range critter getter and last ditch defense. I am thinking red dot (are these magnified?) or maybe an illuminated reticle or low 2X? scope for increased accuracy potential and speed. I would like to be able to rip it off if it fails and use the irons as a backup. Cost is a factor, I want it to be relatively cheap like the rifle. Any opinions or specific suggestions?
BTW...this is my 1st post, although I have been reading posts here for about a year.

 

[KaceCoyote]

I've got an under liscense version of the 60 that does its work with an 8 dollar BSA scope. Thusfar, its spot on. I was popping 12 guage empty shells at about 25-30 yards with one shot per shell. Two screws, and it slides off completely. Hard to beat.

 

[WhiteKnight]

I've personally given thought to buying a cheapo ($10ish) red dot sight to put on one of my .22s. Sometimes you just get tired of Elite 4200s and Leupolds and simply want some low-dollar fun! And hey, if it doesn't work out, I'm only down $10.

 

[Domino]

Right now I have a Bushnell Trophy red dot sight on my Bushmaster M17s. It has four recticles and 11 choices of brightness. I have been able to achieve sub-MOA accuraccy with the cross-hair recticle. It seems to be of high quality and holds it's zero regardless of recticle changes. I will probably put a variable power scope on my gun soon just as test for accuracy, but there is absolutely nothing wrong with my red dot and I could see at as a great choice for a SHTF scenerio, afterall that's why I have it on the M17 . I picked mine up at Midway for about $80 and I remember great service. I have used some cheaper BSA red dots in the past and I have not achieved the same success, but they work.

 

[chevrofreak]

http://www.bsaoptics.com/productdetail.asp?ID=514&Prod_Code=RD30/22SB

I have a BSA RD30 on my Ruger MKII and I can hit spent 12 gauge hulls at 25 yards with no difficulty.

You might also consider a tube red dot such as an NCStar or Target Sports DTB130, or if you dont mind spending the money, an UltraDot. That way you can simply use different rings and mount it on different guns later down the road.