Posted: 8/25/2009 11:02:37 AM EDT
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This will be my 2nd season in the woods hunting whitetail deer. I'm looking to add a scope to my Marlin .30-30.
The distance i'll most likely encounter would be 50 - 150 yards with 75 - 100 being most probable. Obviously I don't need a monster scope. Someone recommended a Nikon and being i'm a big fan of their camera equipment, i'd like to give them a shot. What i'd like to know is: What Nikon scope is best for my needs? I'd like it to have some sort of camo exterior since the rifle is also camo ...also, where would I purchase such a scope? |
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I've been super happy with this little gem.
Nikon team realtree in HD green. 3x9x40 $170 I see them as most local shops as well as your bigger places, pretty readily available. Very clear for the price range and has held up well under the beating of the .50 cal for 3 years now and used in the exact ranges that you speak of. 
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Quoted: What type of terrain are you going to be hunting? Heavily wooded/brushy areas? If so, I would reconsider your choice of going with a scope. This will be my 2nd season in the woods hunting whitetail deer. I'm looking to add a scope to my Marlin .30-30. The distance i'll most likely encounter would be 50 - 150 yards with 75 - 100 being most probable. Obviously I don't need a monster scope. Someone recommended a Nikon and being i'm a big fan of their camera equipment, i'd like to give them a shot. What i'd like to know is: What Nikon scope is best for my needs? I'd like it to have some sort of camo exterior since the rifle is also camo ...also, where would I purchase such a scope? Now with that being said, I have 2 30-30s. One with a scope and one without. I personally found the one with a scope on it is tough to focus on in the heavily wooded/brushy areas I hunt. Now, if using along field edges, I like the one with the scope because of the little advantage it gives in low light conditions. If you are set on getting a scope, I would also look at getting the see thru rings/mounts, that way you have both options. They do take a little getting used to. As for which model? I like the Nikon Monarchs, and Pro Staffs. I have a Slug Hunter on my slug Gun, and I am getting a Omega for my Muzzleloader. |
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I prefer a lower powered scope on a deer rifle.
A 3x-9X is maximum in my book. A 2x-7x is about ideal. My lever action .44 mag wears a 1x-4x scope. SWFA carries Nikon scopes. They have a 1x-4x "African" model for $279. http://swfa.com/Nikon-1-4x20-Monarch-African-Riflescope-P42349.aspx They have a 2x-8x model for $289 http://swfa.com/Nikon-2-8x32-Monarch-Riflescope-P11157.aspx And a Camo 2x-7x Pro Staff model for $159 http://swfa.com/Nikon-2-7x32-ProStaff-Shotgun-Scope-P42293.aspx |
| A fixed power is best for a 30/30. In the range of 2.5x or 4x maximum. You need as wide a field of view as possible and the lower fixed powered scopes will beat the variables by a long shot. Also practice bringing the scoped rifle to your shoulder pointed at your target with both eyes open. That way you won't waste time trying to find the target in the scope when you have that shot at your next trophy. |
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A fixed power is best for a 30/30. In the range of 2.5x or 4x maximum. You need as wide a field of view as possible and the lower fixed powered scopes will beat the variables by a long shot. Also practice bringing the scoped rifle to your shoulder pointed at your target with both eyes open. That way you won't waste time trying to find the target in the scope when you have that shot at your next trophy. What he said...IMO My turdy-turdy wears Leupy's 2.5X Scout scope. It works great for me. |