Rimfire scope for 30-30

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jmhyer

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I’m interested in scoping my Marlin 336…mostly just to see how I like it. I’m thinking a 2-7x32 would be a great option. I have such a scope already; however, it is a “rimfire” scope.

Does anyone have experience or educated guesses about how that rimfire scope would fair on my 30-30 lever gun?

*I put this in the gear and accessories section because I’m asking about a scope. If it would be more appropriate in the lever gun section, one of the mods is welcome to move it.

Thanks
 
I wouldn't buy one for it, but it PROBABLY won't hurt anything to use it. Usually, the biggest difference is that rimfire scopes have parallax set at 50 yards. Most big game scopes are set for 100-150 yards.

Since most 30-30 shots are at closer range that shouldn't be an issue and could be an asset.

Depending on the scope manufacturer you it might not hold up to as much recoil. But I doubt this will be a problem.
 
speaking to the recoil issue; generally speaking rimfire scopes are designed to withstand the impulse of the action on simi-autos slaming forward, rather than the recoil of higher powered weapons. that being said; some times a rimfire scope will stay togather on things you wouldn't expect them too, and some scopes not designed for rimfire mounted on simi's will shake apart from the bolt slamming shut.

at least that is my experance as another here puts it YMMV.
 
Yes, who?

If it's a Leupold......no worries.

A cheap scope might be damaged by the recoil.

The cheap scope, however.......means not much to lose.

:D
 
Thanks for the replies. It’s a Redfield-branded scope from Academy Sports. I guess it’s probably a couple of years old. I suppose it’s worth a try if I don’t really plan to use the scope for anything else. There is certainly plenty of time between now and hunting season to get it mounted and sighted, shoot it some, and see how it holds up.
 
From what I gather, those newest Redfield-branded scopes are China-mfg and have nothing in common with prior Redfields; I wouldn't waste my time putting it on any centerfire.
 
I bought a 2-7x Weaver about 25 years ago. Ended up selling it to my brother.
He blew the lenses out of when mounted on a 7.7 Jap.

Turned out it was a rimfire scope. Who knew....
 
yep rimfire are designed to be whapped in the but with a small hammer repetedly, and may fall apart if slapped in the face too hard by a big gun.
 
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