My friend has a Marlin he cut to 16.5" and it is most handy. Iron sight accuracy at 100 yards is about 2" give or take. Id bet a scope would bring that down considerable. The scope you mention would be great, altho i've become a fan of the 1-5-ish scopes lately.

Here is my Nikon UCC on a 16.5" 444 handi rifle.
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I have three of these scopes. Love em. But i also like the 2-7's


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