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Anyone out there used both or either of these on a Marlin lever action? Both are the same price and I lean toward the Leupold FXII 4x33 because of the light weight but the Bushnell has Raingaurd. The Bushnell only has 3 inches of eye relief though and it cost as much as the 3-9x40 model.
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I've used the Bushnell 3200 2-7X32 and it worked great. Eye relief is a non-issue with the .30-30.
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The newer Bushnell elites are 4200 quality glass so Im sure its better than the Leupold glass. Im just thinking about the Leupold FX II due to size and weight.
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The Leupold will be lighter and a smaller scope. You will want to use the smallest scope with quality glass that you can find on a Marlin 30-30. Also, make sure it is mounted as low as you can get it.
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What would you use 7 power for on a .30-30 except possibly load development? Seems like the whole raison d'etre of a Marlin .30-30 is a dead nuts reliable workhorse for taking game from close in (where speed of mounting may be important) out to about 200, maybe 250 yards. A straight 4X scope would go with that concept like grape jelly goes with peanut butter. The longer eye relief isn't a factor in preventing scope eye but in getting inside the eye box when the rifle is mounted quickly. If a peep sight isn't in the cards then a straight 4X is the next best thing. Besides, a Leupold 4X is what my Marlin .30-30 wears, so I am a bit prejudiced.
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[quote=Jim in Idaho]What would you use 7 power for on a .30-30 except possibly load development?
Seems like the whole raison d'etre of a Marlin .30-30 is a dead nuts reliable workhorse for taking game from close in (where speed of mounting may be important) out to about 200, maybe 250 yards. A straight 4X scope would go with that concept like grape jelly goes with peanut butter. The longer eye relief isn't a factor in preventing scope eye but in getting inside the eye box when the rifle is mounted quickly.
If a peep sight isn't in the cards then a straight 4X is the next best thing.
Jim, I thought that way as well, until I joined a club that had point restrictions on bucks. Actually, some states now have them as well. In thick brush it can be difficult to see if a deer is legal, and cranking up the scope does help. Increased magnification is also useful for picking a small hole in the brush to shoot through.
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Anyone out there used both or either of these on a Marlin lever action? Both are the same price and I lean toward the Leupold FXII 4x33 because of the light weight but the Bushnell has Raingaurd. The Bushnell only has 3 inches of eye relief though and it cost as much as the 3-9x40 model. I've had a M1895 equipped with the Leupold 1-4x20 for some time and it makes for a nice trim rig. I also have a M336 with one of the new Redfield 2-7 scopes on it and like it as much - the objective bell doesn't change the balance any that I can tell and the Redfield (pretty good bargain at $150) is as clear as the other two scopes you mention. Give them a look before you buy. Ps Nuguy, Just realized this thread is several months old, you probably have made your decision - what did you end up with?
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That would certainly be a valid reason. My only .30-30 hunting was in fairly open areas or Alabama bottom lands where you had to shoot as fast as you saw antlers.
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Anyone out there used both or either of these on a Marlin lever action? Both are the same price and I lean toward the Leupold FXII 4x33 because of the light weight but the Bushnell has Raingaurd. The Bushnell only has 3 inches of eye relief though and it cost as much as the 3-9x40 model. I have Leupold FXII 4x33 on my Marlin 45-70 guide gun and absolutely love it. It has great FOV and eye relief and simply pops when you raise to aim. Highly recommended. I think a 4x and a lever action are a match made in heaven.
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The first picture with the 1x4 looks just right, nice....later
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