Scope for a 3030

[Cleveraction]

Hello all! This has probably been asked, but a search didn't turn anything up and I went back a couple of pages scanning soooo...

Henry sidegate 3030 is doing great and I have it zeroed at 150. I have talley 30mm rings (so would like to buy a 30mm scope...).

I have a scope on it now, but WAAAAYYY too much scope. Thought about a skinner peep, but I do like to zoom a bit. Any suggestions?
I am looking at 1-4x24 1-6x24 and a 2-8x32, any of you have a scope on your 30 30 and if so, what do you use? Even a 3-9 is probably too much and the 2-8 is probably pushing it. I can hit the pie plate at 200 but it would be rare to take that shot in the field so, realistically, I am thinking that this is a working gun (dependable hunting rifle) out to 150ish.

I appreciate your thoughts!

[BigAl52]

Lots of guys have those Leupold Hog Plex 1x4 scopes and really like them. Probably what I would use.

[brm4450]

I like this one Leupold VX-R Rifle Scope 30mm Tube 2-7x 33mm

[Vaquero]

On my 30-30's and 35 Rem. I like the 1x4's and the 2x7's
But right at the moment the only 30-30 that's wearing a scope, has a 3x9 Nikon.
I recently bought a Vortex 2x7x32 that will most likely find it's way on to it.

RP

[leverjc]

i have Redfield 2x7 on my 30-30 but have Burris 1x8 iluminated with 30mm tube on my AR's that i like a lot. The price is right at about $350.

[Vaquero]

i have Redfield 2x7 on my 30-30 but have Burris 1x8 iluminated with 30mm tube on my AR's that i like a lot. The price is right at about $350.

Is that the Redfield Revolution? If so, those are some nice scopes and were actually made by Leupold.
I have one on one of my 35 Rem. Marlins.

RP

[JEBar]

way back in history the rule of thumb for selecting a scope was about 1 power per each 10 yards you anticipate shooting .... I've found that to work well for me .... on our 100 yard rifles we use 3X9 scopes .... nobody says you have to keep a variable power scope cranked up to full magnification but if you should need it, its there

[Hatchdog]

Personally I like the 2-7x’s for shorter carbine type rifles. I like the overall length of the 2-7 and for me that would be enough magnification. I currently have a Leupold VX Freedom 2-7x with the centerfire parallax on a Big Boy but when I get a Henry 30-30 it will be moved to it and the Big Boy will get the rimfire version of the same scope. Not 30mm tho

[brianpa]

I have a Hawke Vantage 2x7 on mine and I like it a lot.

[Stray Cat]

It isn't on a 3030, however I think it would be ideal for one. Leupold VX3i 2.5 x 8 - 36 My set up on a 45-70 Govt H010 is on the last post of the thread link below.

http://henryrifleforums.com/viewtopic.php?f=33&t=12591

[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!

[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.

[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.

[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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[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.

[Cleveraction]

Got it done!! Thanks for the help.

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[Rifletom]

Much better! That "fits" more in line with the way it should look with a scope. What's the Vortex going on?

[Greyhawk]

Looks Great!

[Greyhawk]

I like the hammer laying there. Classic scope installation tool!

[Cleveraction]

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.