My first Centerfire was a Marlin 30-30 that I mounted a Gibson Discount Store 6x scope (Tasco) on a Weaver tipoff mount. It was used extensively to hunt Prairie dogs, rabbits, coyotes, deer, antelope, elk, turkey, and a few other things I might not want to mention like a concrete donkey yard ornament. I still have the rifle and it's got a Weaver 4x on it. The Gibson Scope is on a 22 hornet.

I've also got a Win 94 with a side mount, but I don't care much for that combination, plus it isn't as accurate as the Marlin.

My biggest fear is when I die my wife will sell my guns for what I told her they cost....