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February 1, 2013, 03:15 AM | #1 |
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What scope for a Marlin 60 under $100?
Can anyone here recommend a traditional scope for under $100 for a Marlin 60 (.22lr) rifle?
Will be shooting out to 100 yards-mainly for target practice. At my age, I am finding it difficult to focus looking at the front sight, even with my glasses, which are progressives. Looking for a 'best buy' or 'best bang for the buck' and do not want to exceed $100, but want to be reasonably accurate to 100 yards. Thanks in advance! |
February 1, 2013, 05:06 AM | #2 |
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I got a Bushnell 4X scope at Walmart designed for .22 rifles. It works fine on my 10/22. I paid like $35-40 for it.
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February 1, 2013, 11:37 AM | #3 |
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Sarge, do you have the model number?
Also, on another forum it was suggested by someone that I get a 3-9... I don't know if a 4x would be good for out to 100 yards or not, to be honest. Thanks, and more suggestions requested from other posters. |
February 1, 2013, 01:02 PM | #4 |
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I've got a Nikon fixed 4X that I like a lot. It's a .22 scope, so the parallax is set at 50 yards. The scope is very bright, with nice optics. I paid $100.00 for it last year.
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February 1, 2013, 04:48 PM | #5 |
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My Simmons 3-9x32 .22 mag rimfire scope has been perfection on my model 60.
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Simmons-22...-Scope/6340061 |
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February 1, 2013, 06:05 PM | #7 |
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I believe that I will get the Simmons or that Bushnell.
Is AO important for a Simmons or any other scope? I'm not even certain what AO is all about... there's a lot I'm not certain of...for instance, I can't or don't have a 'quote with reply' function on this forum... So, please reply, guys, and thanks for the photo and for your combined input thus far. I would have to say that I'd like to attempt tiny groups as target shooting is all that I'd be doing for most of the time, though I may do some hunting in the future. |
February 1, 2013, 06:12 PM | #8 |
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Hawk-your rifle's stock is identical to mine but mine is the blued version of the rifle.
Also, I believe the Simmon's referenced above does NOT have the AO, but curious about AO anyway. |
February 1, 2013, 07:06 PM | #9 |
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For my purposes, I have never had a need to worry about parallax. Therefore, I have not missed the absence of AO.
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February 1, 2013, 08:44 PM | #10 |
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jmhyer-
Thanks for getting back to me. Since you have a Marlin 60 and the Simmon's can you tell me: (1) what do I need to securely mount this on my 60 given the mount(s) provided/rings are supposedly inadequate? (2) Should I mount medium or high rings? (3) could I successfully use this scope on a Savage .30-06? |
February 1, 2013, 11:08 PM | #11 |
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I have mine mounted with the supplied rings and mount. And, as mentioned, have had no issues. Admittedly, I handle all my firearms with kid gloves.
I honestly don't know if it could withstand the recoil of the 30-06, though. |
February 2, 2013, 01:04 AM | #12 |
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I wouldn't put any sub-$100 scope on that rifle but you can pick up a very good quality Sightron S1 3-9x32 Rimfire on sale for $100 right now, or an excellent Weaver RV4 4x28 Rimfire for $120 at Natchez. An RV7 2.5-7x28 Rimfire is $20 more. I just don't believe in wasting money on disposable Chinese junk.
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sholling-
Thanks for your input. I was aware of the sightron on sale. I will look into the others you have mentioned-appreciated! Last edited by brentfoto; February 2, 2013 at 10:08 PM. |
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Thanks, seriously considering the Nikon Prostaff Rimfire. |
February 2, 2013, 08:55 AM | #15 |
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Sorry but I can't find a model number on the thing anywhere. I find 4X fine out to 100 yards. Of course more is better just make sure it is a rim fire scope. They have the parallax set for 50 yards instead of 100 yards like a center fire scope does.
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February 2, 2013, 09:04 AM | #16 |
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Yup that looks just like mine. I had to buy rings that would work on the rail that came with the 10/22 but the supplied rings will work on the receiver groves of a Marlin 60.
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February 2, 2013, 06:15 PM | #17 |
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Originally Posted by Hawg Haggen I got the same one before Christmas on sale for 25.00 Unless you're shooting for tiny groups the fixed 4 will do whatever you need it to. Yup that looks just like mine. I had to buy rings that would work on the rail that came with the 10/22 but the supplied rings will work on the receiver groves of a Marlin 60." =========================================== ---Sarge and Hawk- Well, I went to local Walmart today to purchase Weaver 'tip-off base and rings' in anticipation of purchasing online a more expensive scope but that Bushnell you referenced, e.g., the 4x32 Rimfire, was one of the few scopes that he had...on a whim and also remembering posters like yourself, I ended up buying it! Hopefully it will mount directly on the Marlin 60 as you asserted. It was priced at $29.97. Wish me well and THANKS for the comments, guys! On another matter, I don't know why I am unable to quote posts...does it have to do with anything related to paying for a subscription? p.s. Will post photos when mounted on my 60. |
February 2, 2013, 08:13 PM | #18 |
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It will mount. As for quotes there's a row of icons at the top of the reply screen. The second to last is quote tags.
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February 2, 2013, 08:21 PM | #20 |
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Leapers with Sportview x12
I have a Leapers UTG Airgun medium mount from OpticsPlanet with a 1 inch Bushnell Sportview AO 4 x 12. These can be found used on ebay. Makes for an excellent stick tight varmint rig. Scope could also be an older Bushnell 2.5x8 Scopechief. One on ebay for $79 now.
This setup will not slide off the rifle. These $13 rings are one piece with three hex nuts. Regular rings often slide backwards on a Marlin 60... believe me. I have this on two M60 22LR rifles, and a more expensive Sightron scope on a third. Last edited by Colokeb; February 2, 2013 at 09:38 PM. |
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February 3, 2013, 01:03 PM | #22 |
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Its low priced, but has a lot of features. I have 3 of them on .22's, never had an issue.
http://swfa.com/BSA-3-9x40-Sweet-22-...pe-P42505.aspx
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February 3, 2013, 04:01 PM | #23 |
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double bogey-
Checking it out right now at that price. I haven't opened the Bushnell and just may return it today and order the BSA. There are a number of those on Amazon at much higher prices-apparently the BSA you referenced also has AO and BC. Amazon reviews, however, appear less favorable than those on SWFA. Looks like I could use this on my .30-06 as well. Update: Decided to stick with the 4x32 Bushnell bargain scope. It's received very good reviews, and for price and purpose, going to give it a try. Thank you, glad that you posted! Last edited by brentfoto; February 3, 2013 at 10:19 PM. |
February 3, 2013, 10:59 PM | #24 |
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It has adjustable objective, and bullet drop compensation, with 3 different adjust caps for compensation. Pretty neat scope, and I have no problems with any of the 3.
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BSA sweet 22lr, find it on amazon for $60< great scope, great reviews.
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