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Re: Scope for a 3030
Posted: Thu Dec 30, 2021 1:59 pm
by Cleveraction
Thanks for the replies. Newer Leupold scopes in the current lineup and price range tend to be 1 inch and they don't make the firedot anymore. I was thinking of getting a skinner peep but do like a little magnification. A lot of LPVO scopes are subtended to accommodate a 223 (like the Burris). I saw a couple of 1.5- and 2- but if I am going LPVO I want a true 1x included in the deal.
Settled on a Vortex Viper PST Gen ii 1-6 x 24.
Thanks again!
Re: Scope for a 3030
Posted: Wed Jan 05, 2022 9:33 pm
by Cleveraction
Have to revive this for a follow up...
I haven't mounted this Vortex yet (comes this weekend) and during my reading have found that it looks to be a bit heavy (23ish oz). A lot of 2-8's are around 15-17ish and either the Leupold 2.5-8 or 3.5-10 are less than 12. I'm just a little concerned about making a light gun at 7-8 pounds top heavy by putting 1.5 pounds on top of it. Am I over thinking this/would I notice a 10 ounce difference? Thanks for your thoughts.
Re: Scope for a 3030
Posted: Thu Jan 06, 2022 3:52 pm
by 220
Most of mine (327FM 357 44mag 45/70) wear 2-7 or 3-9x32 rimfire scopes, I think the slightly smaller size and shorter parallax settings are a perfect fit.
30 30 wears a 3-9x40 as that is what was on it when I got it. It has taken a couple of deer at close to 200y, have used it on paper to 400y and steel to 800y at those distances I was wanting more magnification.
For hunting where 200y is a long shot a top end of 6x is plenty but a little more isnt a bad thing if you dont have a weight or size penalty to do so.
Re: Scope for a 3030
Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2022 3:02 pm
by Cleveraction
Well, I got the vortex in. Really clear glass and well designed... just might look a little funky? Might be too tactical for a cowboy gun. I have a Leupold VX-3HD 2.5-8 on the way which might sit a little better. Its 1" tube might make a bit of a difference as well as the smaller turrets.
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Re: Scope for a 3030
Posted: Thu Jan 13, 2022 10:04 am
by Hatchdog
While I really like Vortex scopes and have a few I don’t care for the bulky eyepiece end. I bet the Luepy will be a cleaner look on your rifle.
Re: Scope for a 3030
Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2022 10:46 am
by Cleveraction
Got it done!! Thanks for the help.
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Re: Scope for a 3030
Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2022 1:35 pm
by Rifletom
Much better! That "fits" more in line with the way it should look with a scope. What's the Vortex going on?
Re: Scope for a 3030
Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2022 5:18 pm
by Greyhawk
Looks Great!
Re: Scope for a 3030
Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2022 5:19 pm
by Greyhawk
I like the hammer laying there. Classic scope installation tool!
Re: Scope for a 3030
Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2022 9:42 am
by Cleveraction
Rifletom wrote: ↑Wed Jan 19, 2022 1:35 pm
Much better! That "fits" more in line with the way it should look with a scope. What's the Vortex going on?
No idea, I really like it and am torn about returning it, but that means I have to get another rifle! tee hee maybe the sig tread, I don't have any semi automatics.