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I have a 336 made in 1976 in 30-30 that needs a scope. Any suggestions from here?
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2.5x20 Leupold Ultralight. Seems they use to offer it with the heavy duplex. Now all I see is it with the wide duplex. Still makes for a nice aiming device.
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I've got a Leupold VX-2 1-4x20 on mine. Works great for the woods hunting I do.
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You can get the scope in heavy plex. Just need to go through the Custom Shop.
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All the low powered leupolds...vx1...vx2....fx...
The Weaver V3 is also an excellent excellent choice.
Get something short and lightweight and it makes it easier for one hand carry.
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Another vote for the VX2 1-4 X 20
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2.5 or 4x Leupold.
I never moved my 1-4x off 4x, so I never found a reason to add more weight and sheit to go wrong.
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I have a FX ll 4x 33 you might could talk me out of.
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Leupold VX II 1-4x20 ![[Linked Image]](http://i617.photobucket.com/albums/tt260/jackpine44/marlin336scabbard2_zpsrpclcfsr.jpg)
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2.5 or 4x Leupold.
I never moved my 1-4x off 4x, so I never found a reason to add more weight and sheit to go wrong. ^This
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Leupold VX II 1-4x20 I'd be inclined to go with this^^^^ I have this scope and the 2.5 FX-II UL, and just like the eyebox and field of view better on the 1-4X20. I tend to keep my scopes on the lowest powers, especially in thick cover, so that's how my preference has evolved. And, that's just what it is, a preference. Nothing at all wrong with the 2.5, especially if eye relief is a concern. Not that the 1-4X20 is lacking, the 2.5X20 just has more.
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All,
Thank you for the recommendations. I think Steelhead is correct. A straight 4x in a quality make is just about right for this rifle.
I like the look of a straight tube, but will have to forego that for the 4x fixed.
I stumbled upon this rifle out of the blue. A guy needed funds, and I can't pass up a real JM Marlin. But now I need a mount, rings and a scope.
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Just FYI, colodog has a Weaver K4 elpaso for sale in the classifieds, $60.00 shipped.
Sounds like a good deal if you finally decide on a 4x.
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All my Marlin lever guns (.30-30, .35 & .444) wear 2-7x33 Leupold Shotgun scopes with Hvy. Duplex. Tried a 1.5-5 Leupold and didn't care for it.
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My 1971 .30-30 Marlin 336 came stock with a Marlin branded 1.5-5x40 scope in tip-off mounts. ![[Linked Image]](http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i414/yo-andrew/guns-009mn.jpg)
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My 1971 .30-30 Marlin 336 came stock with a Marlin branded 1.5-5x40 scope in tip-off mounts.
Tip-off mounts or side-swing mounts? (Tip-off mounts are those cheap old .22 rifle scope mounts.)
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My 1971 .30-30 Marlin 336 came stock with a Marlin branded 1.5-5x40 scope in tip-off mounts.
Tip-off mounts or side-swing mounts? (Tip-off mounts are those cheap old .22 rifle scope mounts.) The style of mounts I refer to requires that just one screw (per mount) be loosened in order to remove the scope.
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I have Leupold 2-7x33 shotgun scopes in Vari-X IIc, Rifleman, and VX-I on my Marlin 336s in 25-35, 30-30, 307, 32 WS, 35, and 356.
That said, I have Leupold 2-7x scopes installed on dozens of rifles, so it is an easy choice for me.
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I too have a 2-7x27. Looks great! But in low light that x27 is a hinderance. I suspect the x33 would be better.
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