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Scope or not to scope, if so, which one?
GlockMeister
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Hi all,
I"m asking the experts for their opinion/s. I'm considering a scope for a Winchester model 94AE in 30-30 for general hunting. I was considering a Leupold Rifleman scope 3-9X40mm with wide duplex reticle.
I've heard it's more of a brush gun, in this caliber. I can kind of relate to that. I've read, where a scope with an objective more than 32mm is actually to much for this caliber as well. Also more of a fixed power is suggested over a variable powered one of say 3-9.
In something as simple as watching a good old western or good old movie where a Winchester has been used, no matter what caliber, I never see a scope mounted on it. Which leads to my next read suggestion. It's a brush gun, it's a 30-30, it won't really reach out there and touch something, basically anything out to 150yds, maybe 200yds is it, and it's a lever action Winchester, just use the irons.
So here's my question, what are the suggestions/recommendations of the experts on this? Use a scope? Get a 3-9X40 scope? Get a 4X32mm scope? Just use the irons? Not that it matters, but just to have them in case I now or someday decide to scope it, if I decide not to now, I've already found and bought the original Winchester hammer extension (found 2 actually, so have an extra, hey 17 bucks for the 2) as well as a set of Weaver Winchester model 94AE 1" scope rings see-through mounts ($10.49 total), so not like it'll break me if i decide not to for the time being, or not at all.
Thank you in advance for any and all advice/suggestions/recommendations...
I"m asking the experts for their opinion/s. I'm considering a scope for a Winchester model 94AE in 30-30 for general hunting. I was considering a Leupold Rifleman scope 3-9X40mm with wide duplex reticle.
I've heard it's more of a brush gun, in this caliber. I can kind of relate to that. I've read, where a scope with an objective more than 32mm is actually to much for this caliber as well. Also more of a fixed power is suggested over a variable powered one of say 3-9.
In something as simple as watching a good old western or good old movie where a Winchester has been used, no matter what caliber, I never see a scope mounted on it. Which leads to my next read suggestion. It's a brush gun, it's a 30-30, it won't really reach out there and touch something, basically anything out to 150yds, maybe 200yds is it, and it's a lever action Winchester, just use the irons.
So here's my question, what are the suggestions/recommendations of the experts on this? Use a scope? Get a 3-9X40 scope? Get a 4X32mm scope? Just use the irons? Not that it matters, but just to have them in case I now or someday decide to scope it, if I decide not to now, I've already found and bought the original Winchester hammer extension (found 2 actually, so have an extra, hey 17 bucks for the 2) as well as a set of Weaver Winchester model 94AE 1" scope rings see-through mounts ($10.49 total), so not like it'll break me if i decide not to for the time being, or not at all.
Thank you in advance for any and all advice/suggestions/recommendations...
Comments
Unless you decide to use hornadys leverevolution ammo,I would keep my shots at 150yards and less. JMO
There were not good, rugged inexpensive scopes available in the old west. If there had been I would bet the cowboys and indians would have used them.
Currently, I'm leaning towards not scoping it. As for the see-thru mounts, only went or was going to go with those in case of scope failure. Wouldn't have to remove the scope while out, then have to carry it around, and would still be able to use the irons. I will say, I've yet to hear of a scope failure and I honestly didn't think the scope would be raised too high, well I didn't think about it to be a problem. Especially when I see guys mounting scopes on their ARs carry handles. Not that it makes it okay or any better.
But again, I think I may hold off, and put the cash towards either another toy or other items. I will keep an all your suggestions in mind and check back to see it anyone else has posted. I was leaning towards the 3-9, so if I needed I could zoom in, the 9X so to speak. The 40mm was merely for light gathering. As noted, I doubt there'd be much cause to go beyond 3 or maybe even 4X on it though. As for the ammo, I currently haver/bought some of the Hornady LeveRevolution to try it out and 2 boxes of the Federal Power-Shok.
Again, Thank you all very much. G-Meister