hi all,

I just won a Henry Big Boy 30-30, but I can't see the front site post, on my old Marlin, especially in low light. So, I want to put a scope on it and use it for hunting.

what do y'all use or recommend?

thanks
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On a 30/30 lever action I would use a red dot.

A 3-9x40 served my Marlin well.

Com'on guys, its a leever gun. Most magazines used to recommend using a low power scope. Since its usually a woods gun, you can try a 1x4 variable. Gives you enough light and you'll rarely need all 4 power. I've got one on a Winchester, and leave it at 3x. Using a higher power might be clumsy.

I am looking at red dots, but I like the 1 x 4 idea
I wish I could just use the iron sites, but....

Marlin actually sells a .30-.30 lever with a scope attached.

But I can't find which one they put on theirs.

Perhaps you might search better than I.

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Originally posted by bendable:
Marlin actually sells a .30-.30 lever with a scope attached.

But I can't find which one they put on theirs.

Perhaps you might search better than I.

Mine is a Marlin 30AW & came with a Simmons 8 Point 3-9x40
But it's from about 1998, if I had to guess.

Vortex Crossfire II 2X7X32.

I would probably be looking for a simple, good quality fixed 4-power scope.

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Originally posted by YooperSigs:
Vortex Crossfire II 2X7X32.

Sounds like a good middleground, or maybe a Strike Eagle 1-8?

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Vortex Crossfire II 2X7X32.

I did the same. Works perfectly.

I put a Leupold 2x7 on my Henry 357. I wanted something that I could use with a lower magnification for target acquisition with the ability to get a little better magnification if needed. Great scope unless you need more magnification for long range shots.

Henry Accuracy Review

looking at that Sig Whiskey 5 1x5x20

https://www.sigsauer.com/whiskey5-1-5x20-mm-1.html

what do you think?

I think I’d look for a Leupold 1.5-5x20
Congrats that should be one fun rifle.

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Originally posted by 400m:
I think I’d look for a Leupold 1.5-5x20
Congrats that should be one fun rifle.

That was my decision 15 years ago. Went illuminated reticle as I was hunting bears and the red showed up better as the light started failing. I’ve often thought the lines of the 2-7 Leupold were more pleasing but can’t find a reason to replace that 1.5-5.