Replacement scope for marlin 336

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I'm looking to replace the old beat up lyman all American 4x scope on my 336 Texan. As u can see it's seen better days.

What are some good scope options for this gun? I'm hoping to spend less than $125. It will be mainly for whitetail, hogs and plinking. Most likely 75-125 yard range. Maybe up to 150yards depending on how well i shoot that hornady leverevulution ammo.


Please no " don't scope it" comments. This gun was my grandfathers and he scoped it as soon as he bought it and that's how I plan to keep it.
 
Does the scope still work or is the glass getting fuzzy? If it still works I'd leave it there.

spend less than $125
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Not sure you will be able to do that AND get decent quality. Not that will last as long as the one you have.

I have a Weaver K4 on my 1895G that my father in law bought back in the 60s or 70s. It was factory refurbished for him in 1979 and went back in the box. He gave it to me two years ago. Great scope for the rifle. Crisp, clear and more than enough power for the 45-70. I know a K4 may not be inside your budget but if I were you I'd save a bit longer and get a scope worthy of that rifle.

http://www.opticsplanet.net/weaver-rifle-scopes-k4-4x38.html
I'll be damned, only $150
If it is as good as the one I have your grandson will be replacing it with something else in 50 years.
 
Part of the equation will be to get the best sight picture and cheek weld. Does the current scope center well with your cheek on the stock?

Drop by the Marlin 336 "club" thread and look at a whole slew of scoped Marlins. Look at mounts and what people like. They may give you ideas? I'm fine with a blue steel Weaver in Gen2 build with Micro-Trac erector tube mechanism. It matches the gun and mounts. They can be had for less than you budget off ebay.

Old Weavers can still be repaired and rebuilt. But, so can your Alaskan. Maybe you want to consider that?
 
Part of the equation will be to get the best sight picture and cheek weld. Does the current scope center well with your cheek on the stock?

Drop by the Marlin 336 "club" thread and look at a whole slew of scoped Marlins. Look at mounts and what people like. They may give you ideas? I'm fine with a blue steel Weaver in Gen2 build with Micro-Trac erector tube mechanism. It matches the gun and mounts. They can be had for less than you budget off ebay.

Old Weavers can still be repaired and rebuilt. But, so can your Alaskan. Maybe you want to consider that?
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I plan to re use the weaver mounts that are currently on the gun. I'm just looking to replace the lymann scope.


Alaskan?? Huh?

The LOP is a little short for me but I have a new recoil pad coming to improve that. Only change in position of the scope would be to move it a little farther back.
 
What Do y'all think about a 6x fixed scope? Looks like weaver makes one and its 150 @ opticsplanet.com . Is that too much scope? I ask cause my dad will share this gun with me and he has less than great eyesight.
 
A fixed 6X is WAY too much glass for a .30-30 IMO- no bigger than a 2.5X fixed for me, or a 1-4X/1.5-4.5X variable. But then, I hunt the woods and brush in NC and AL. So YMMV of course,

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Lee Lapin said:
A fixed 6X is WAY too much glass for a .30-30 IMO- no bigger than a 2.5X fixed for me, or a 1-4X/1.5-4.5X variable. But then, I hunt the woods and brush in NC and AL. So YMMV of course,

lpl
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Yeah I hunt mostly in open Areas and down long senderos in south Texas.
 
If you shoot the Leverevolution ammo,you may want to take a look at Cabela's.They have scopes calibrated for this ammo in all calibers it comes in.They are 3x9's,and sell for around $100.With the extra range provided by the ammo,the higher magnification may come in handy.A standerd Weaver mount with the lowest rings you can use should be your best bet.
 
Why is it no good? Please explain
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If you put a new scope on your old base, it won't center the scope over the receiver. Maybe this is a function of the overall length of scopes made prior to 1960, or the eye relief possibly. Any weaver base made for a 336 rifle after about 1985 is the new shorter style. If you are going to buy a new scope, especially a smaller scope like a 2-7x32mm, you'll need to get the shorter base. It will fit better and look better.
 
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If you put a new scope on your old base, it won't center the scope over the receiver. Maybe this is a function of the overall length of scopes made prior to 1960, or the eye relief possibly. Any weaver base made for a 336 rifle after about 1985 is the new shorter style. If you are going to buy a new scope, especially a smaller scope like a 2-7x32mm, you'll need to get the shorter base. It will fit better and look better.
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I assume reusing the weaver scope rings will be ok with a newer weaver base?
 
You can get old, fuzzy scopes repaired and since the glass has a family history I might take that route. I don't think it costs over $125 to fix it.

However, to your first question, I'd buy a one power 4X. But even those cost more that your target price I think. A 1.5 x 5 is probably the best scope, but you'll be set back bout $400.

Fix your old scope. Maybe they'll refinish it. I like wear on hunting gear. Wear tells a story and since this story is your father's it adds to the weapon and will as you pass it down through your family.
 
I installed a new weaver 4x scope on my marlin. Its called their shotgun scope, and it is nice and compact, and smaller than almost all the regular rifle scopes listed.

I was going to post the link, but I saw it was out at Natchez. This scope seems tough to get, it keeps being listed as discontinued, then a few months later I see them back in stock. I recommend this scope for the lever actions, and I have 2 on my 22 rifles. It normally sells for $99 from natchez.

If your not in a rush, keep an eye out over the next few weeks, or even 2 months, and it should come back in stock. I liked it enough to buy several, since I just do not like a big oversized scope on a 22 or lever action. I also had gotten a Simmons shotgun scope, which was similar to the weaver, but I thought the weaver had better glass and seemed like better quality. Thats why when the weavers came back in stock, I got several more for my compact rifles.
 
Just Google them. I'd do it, but I don't know how to cut and paste the results. Google rifle scope repair and you'll find a bunch of folks who do it. I don't know if Lyman will do it for you, but they are still a going concern and they might.
 
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