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603Country · October 21, 2014, 12:12 PM

Way back in the last century, my Dad bought a new Marlin 336C and bought one each for my brother and I. I went 35 Rem in a 336T and I was the only one that opted out on a scope. They both got 4 powers. And they were getting way more deer than I was. I just flat could not see well enough in low light to put iron sights on a deer and make a good shot, and I had 16 year old eyes. Soooo....I kissed up to Dad for a scope and he got me a 4 power. No problem with hunting in low light after that.

Get a scope or you'll have a bad day like I did. The big buck slips out of the woods right as the light is almost gone. Giant set of antlers (at least to a 16 year old). I could NOT find the black sights against a dark brown/black buck. I was kissing up to Dad that evening.

October 21, 2014, 12:12 PM	#18
603Country Senior Member Join Date: January 6, 2011 Location: Thornton, Texas Posts: 3,998	Way back in the last century, my Dad bought a new Marlin 336C and bought one each for my brother and I. I went 35 Rem in a 336T and I was the only one that opted out on a scope. They both got 4 powers. And they were getting way more deer than I was. I just flat could not see well enough in low light to put iron sights on a deer and make a good shot, and I had 16 year old eyes. Soooo....I kissed up to Dad for a scope and he got me a 4 power. No problem with hunting in low light after that. Get a scope or you'll have a bad day like I did. The big buck slips out of the woods right as the light is almost gone. Giant set of antlers (at least to a 16 year old). I could NOT find the black sights against a dark brown/black buck. I was kissing up to Dad that evening.