Home Forums Lever Action Central Marlin 336 Lever Actions best scope/sight system for eyes that aren't perfect anymore?

I'm 29, been using my marlin 336 since it was the first gun I ever bought brand new. killed lots of critters with it, but I've noticed I'm not as accurate with it anymore, and I'm squinting to discern the sights and I'm debating on putting a new sight/scope on it.

what would you all recommend?

I'm leaning towards a 2-7 power scope, but that would mean I need mounts and rings and a scope.

what scope would be best?

is there a place to get one on a tight budget? prefer used

You might need glasses. miles

I have glasses, but I hate to hunt with them

thanks for the insight though!

If you enjoy, and are accustomed to used the irons, coat your glasses with a fog proof lens coating and rock on. Why change what works for you already...???

Mike...

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Weaver V3 1-3x20 is a popular choice. You'd have less than $200 in the scope, rings, and mount brand new. If you're concerned about aesthetics I can't think of a better match than an El Paso Weaver k2.5. Steel tube, great glass, and around $60 on ebay. You could do it all for less than $100.

I have been wearing glasses for fifty years and I hate to hunt in them too. But, since I like seeing what I am doing, I wear them. miles

any quality 4x scope and weaver mounts would serve you well-I currently have a nikon UCC 4x40 on mine, but the Weaver classic's you can get new for around $100, and the old steel tube weavers work as well. I shot my first with a 336 wearing a tasco scope...wish I still had it!!

Dave

At 29 you don't need reading glasses yet, sooo, I'd recommend getting contact lenses.I've worn contacts for about 35 years, they work very well and don't fog. What sucks is that I need reading glasses now!When it gets to where you need reading glasses, I'd suggest a good recever sight or scope, open sights won't cut it anymore.

I have glasses for reading and driving at night. I can see objects without problem, unless they are small. I can focus on the front sight, or the rear sight but not both at the same time.
I use scopes on all my other rifles, so it seemed a logical choice. I have an astigmatism so contacts aren't an ideal solution, besides I can't stand putting something in my eyes.

I have been wearing glasses since I was in the 7th grade (I'm 53 now). Glasses are not optionial for me as I have poor vision and astigmatism (the contacts did not work for me years ago). I mount a scope on each rifle and ensure it is focused while I am wearing my glasses - works well and never have to even think about it again. I have a Marlin M1895 that I just removed the Lyman peepsight from (getting to hard to aim accurately with it) and have obtained (off the 24 Hour CampFire classifieds) a Leupold VXII 1-4 scope to mount on my Marlin. I also bought a Weaver Grand Slam mount #48928, which is supposed to fit all 336 based receivers, using standard windage rear and dovetail front style rings. I think it should work out fine.

Ditto on the Weaver 1-3 or Leupold 1-4. More than enough power for a levergun, short, and lightweight. You'll never look back. Stick a larger scope on it and one the reasons(lightweight) for the lever will gone. IMHO.

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Soli Deo Gloria!

I've put a 4x Nikon on my 1894 and find it's all I need. If you are set on a variable, Burris makes a nice compact 2x7 that's not too big for the 336.

i've been lookin at the burris 2-7

I have a Weaver 1-3* 20 on my 30-30 and a Bushnell 3200 2/7*32 on my 45-70. Both rifles have a 1 piece DNZ mount. Both scopes look good on the rifles, neither is too big and overpowering. I would recommend the Bushnell, it gives good field of view at 2times and still has the extra little magnification when needed. The 3200 has rainguard and they test to 10,000 shots of 375.