scope for Henry 30-30

magspop · March 29, 2013, 07:55 PM

I just bought a Henry 30-30 and want to put a scope on it, I see the receiver is pre drilled and tapped with 4 holes. But never having done this befor I don't know what to mount the scope on. I read one article about a weaver mount for scopes but don't know what that is either. Can anybody give me some help?

fatwhiteboy · March 29, 2013, 07:59 PM

I'd use a fixed power 4X Weaver. It isn't a long range shooter, 4X is plenty. It's what I have on my Savage M340 and it works great.

magspop · March 29, 2013, 08:11 PM

Thanks Fatwhiteboy, but what I am asking is how does it mount?

Jack O'Conner · March 30, 2013, 07:41 AM

According to Henry customer service, their 30-30 rifles accept the standard Marlin 336 bases and rings.

Jack

madcratebuilder · March 30, 2013, 09:25 AM

The old Weaver steel tube K2.5 is what I use on 30-30 lever guns.

magspop · March 30, 2013, 07:16 PM

thanks for the info guys. I did some research and found out I can use a Weaver 63b base. thanks again.

SteelChickenShooter · March 30, 2013, 07:39 PM

Cannot say about the Henry since the one I bought does not have a scope. But my Marlin 336 did have an issue with the length of one screw ( I recall ) might have been the rear hole. I had a screw installed that dragged against the action blocking the cocking lever to fully operate. So when you install your base screws make sure the action functions.

March 29, 2013, 07:55 PM	#1
magspop Junior Member Join Date: February 9, 2013 Posts: 7	scope for Henry 30-30 I just bought a Henry 30-30 and want to put a scope on it, I see the receiver is pre drilled and tapped with 4 holes. But never having done this befor I don't know what to mount the scope on. I read one article about a weaver mount for scopes but don't know what that is either. Can anybody give me some help?

March 29, 2013, 07:59 PM	#2
fatwhiteboy Senior Member Join Date: April 3, 2011 Posts: 317	I'd use a fixed power 4X Weaver. It isn't a long range shooter, 4X is plenty. It's what I have on my Savage M340 and it works great. __________________ Fat White So Cal

March 30, 2013, 07:41 AM	#4
Jack O'Conner Senior Member Join Date: July 11, 2005 Location: Manatee County, Florida Posts: 1,976	According to Henry customer service, their 30-30 rifles accept the standard Marlin 336 bases and rings. Jack __________________ Fire up the grill! Deer hunting IS NOT catch and release.

March 29, 2013, 08:11 PM	#3
magspop Junior Member Join Date: February 9, 2013 Posts: 7	Thanks Fatwhiteboy, but what I am asking is how does it mount?

March 30, 2013, 09:25 AM	#5
madcratebuilder Senior Member Join Date: November 2, 2007 Location: Northern Orygun Posts: 4,923	The old Weaver steel tube K2.5 is what I use on 30-30 lever guns.

March 30, 2013, 07:16 PM	#6
magspop Junior Member Join Date: February 9, 2013 Posts: 7	thanks for the info guys. I did some research and found out I can use a Weaver 63b base. thanks again.

March 30, 2013, 07:39 PM	#7
SteelChickenShooter Senior Member Join Date: May 12, 2011 Posts: 863	Cannot say about the Henry since the one I bought does not have a scope. But my Marlin 336 did have an issue with the length of one screw ( I recall ) might have been the rear hole. I had a screw installed that dragged against the action blocking the cocking lever to fully operate. So when you install your base screws make sure the action functions.