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need some advice - Dr Stan - 11-25-2020
I have a 30/30 single shot breach loading rifle to which I would like to mount a scope for deer hunting. What would be an appropriate scope for this purpose? I'll probably purchase the scope from The Sportman's Club and mount it myself.
BTW, I inherited this weapon from my Dad. It has three interchangeable barrels. 22 hornet, 20 ga shotgun, and the 30/30. I hunted with the 20 ga and Dad & I used the 22 hornet for varmint hunting. There is one action and two stocks. One of the more unusual weapons I've ever seen. The hornet already has a scope.
RE: need some advice - Highpower - 11-25-2020
Thompson Center? (T/C Encore?)
Scope choice is up to you. Budget and what conditions will it normally be used in to be considered. Long range in open fields or short range in heavy brush - long eye relief / short eye relief... depends. I keep a 3x9 Leupold on my Marlin 336CS, but it hasn't been out in the woods for decades.
RE: need some advice - Dr Stan - 11-25-2020
Probably in brushy areas. The 30/30 is heavy enough to punch through most underbrush.
I am thinking about something along these lines:
https://www.sportsmansguide.com/product/index/bushnell-banner-4-12x40mm-rifle-scope-multi-x-sfp-reticle?a=2231971
RE: need some advice - ColoradoMachinist - 11-21-2021
Hi
I would mount a 1x4 Variable Power. 1 power give you good field of view, and plenty for brush busting. 4 power will do for longer shots with a 3030 Win. good out to about, 2-300 yards max. It is light and easy to use for quick shots. I would not put any thing over 4 power on it
CH