Want to scope a Rossi Rio Grande 30-30

TheFineLine · January 29, 2014, 01:04 AM

What would you put on it. I was thinking a Nikon 3-9x40 buckmaster but it may be too long. Whaddya think?

longranger · January 29, 2014, 10:05 AM

Better platforms for a scope,they look wrong,generally they effect the function of the rifle.I.E. hammer extensions,goofy rings and bases. Many really good thing have been said about the "Skinner" peep sights,less obtrusive, very functional and will improve accuracy over semi-buckhorn sights.

PetahW · January 29, 2014, 11:17 AM

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IMO, a scope that big would look like the tail wagging the dog.

Receiver peep sights have worked on .30-30 rifles for over 100 years, but if you must scope it, I would suggest a low-powered variable like the 1-3X20 Weaver V3, or something like a Leupold M8-3x.

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scoutman · January 29, 2014, 11:44 AM

Leupold Ultra light 2.5x.

4" of eye relief.

jmr40 · January 29, 2014, 12:56 PM

The fixed power 2.5 Leupold would be an option. I just like the 1-4X a little better. Mainly to get the lower 1X. It is still a light scope. No reason to go larger than 2-7X.

dbc3 · January 29, 2014, 06:12 PM

I have a single 4 power on my 336 3030. I think its perfect. Not too big, fits gun good. I think its a 30mm but not sure. Def not bigger than that. Its a cheap bushnell sportview i had laying around so decided to throw it on. Im not a fan of the peep sights. Never use to be a fan of scopes either. Always liked the open iron sights but the older im getting, i think im needing a little help seeing.lol

rdavidsonjr · February 2, 2014, 03:26 AM

Natchez is closing out the bone collector 3200 elite 3x9 in a 250 & 600 DOA recticle for 169.00

Jack O'Conner · February 2, 2014, 08:05 AM

I have a Bushnell 1.5X - 4.5X on a couple of my rifles and have been very impressed by quality. These scopes sell on eBay for about $70.

Jack

Dr. A · February 2, 2014, 12:19 PM

Jack's choice is a top one in my mind for getting the most for my money. On my newest 30-30, which is. 336xlr, I put a Leupold 2-7x, which is as much power as I put on them. I choose low rings, and enjoy the high quality optics.

Sure Shot Mc Gee · February 2, 2014, 11:11 PM

With those lever 30-30s. I think a single power scope would be sufficient. A decent 4-power with good rings and mount would make your rifle a great short range deer harvester having good eye relief. But if you feel otherwise or want selective powers. Go for it.

cdbeagle · February 3, 2014, 07:40 AM

I have a Vortex Viper 2x7 on my 336.

TheFineLine · February 6, 2014, 06:56 PM

Well, I went with a Nikon 2-7x32 with good low rings. It should be here early next week. I have a few other rifles it'd work with just fine if it doesn't go well with the 30-30 but I'm thinking it'll go just fine. Fingers crossed.

gb_in_ga · February 8, 2014, 11:34 PM

That 2-7x32 on low profile rings is a good choice. Personally, I put a Leupold 2-7x32 VX-1 using low profile Leupold QRW rings on my Marlin 336A, it is also a good match. I really like the quick release rings in this application as I can quickly take the scope off if I want to go with the stock irons, the Weaver mount does not interfere with the irons.

January 29, 2014, 01:04 AM	#1
TheFineLine Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2012 Location: The Great State of Texas Posts: 210	Want to scope a Rossi Rio Grande 30-30 What would you put on it. I was thinking a Nikon 3-9x40 buckmaster but it may be too long. Whaddya think?

January 29, 2014, 11:44 AM	#4
scoutman Member Join Date: September 20, 2010 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 56	Leupold Ultra light 2.5x. 4" of eye relief. __________________ If you can get closer, get closer; if you can get steadier, get steadier.-Jeff Cooper

February 2, 2014, 08:05 AM	#8
Jack O'Conner Senior Member Join Date: July 11, 2005 Location: Manatee County, Florida Posts: 1,976	I have a Bushnell 1.5X - 4.5X on a couple of my rifles and have been very impressed by quality. These scopes sell on eBay for about $70. Jack __________________ Fire up the grill! Deer hunting IS NOT catch and release.

February 3, 2014, 07:40 AM	#11
cdbeagle Senior Member Join Date: January 3, 2012 Location: Justin Texas Posts: 313	I have a Vortex Viper 2x7 on my 336. __________________ Assistant Secretary - U.S. Dry Bean Council

February 8, 2014, 11:34 PM	#13
gb_in_ga Senior Member Join Date: February 15, 2005 Location: Pensacola, Fl Posts: 3,092	That 2-7x32 on low profile rings is a good choice. Personally, I put a Leupold 2-7x32 VX-1 using low profile Leupold QRW rings on my Marlin 336A, it is also a good match. I really like the quick release rings in this application as I can quickly take the scope off if I want to go with the stock irons, the Weaver mount does not interfere with the irons. __________________ COME AND TAKE IT http://www.tamu.edu/ccbn/dewitt/batgon.htm Formerly lived in Ga, but now I'm back in Tx! Aaaand, now I'm off to Fla...

January 29, 2014, 10:05 AM	#2
longranger Senior Member Join Date: November 4, 2008 Location: Buffalo WY Posts: 1,056	Better platforms for a scope,they look wrong,generally they effect the function of the rifle.I.E. hammer extensions,goofy rings and bases. Many really good thing have been said about the "Skinner" peep sights,less obtrusive, very functional and will improve accuracy over semi-buckhorn sights.

January 29, 2014, 11:17 AM	#3
PetahW Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2008 Posts: 4,678	. IMO, a scope that big would look like the tail wagging the dog. Receiver peep sights have worked on .30-30 rifles for over 100 years, but if you must scope it, I would suggest a low-powered variable like the 1-3X20 Weaver V3, or something like a Leupold M8-3x. .

January 29, 2014, 12:56 PM	#5
jmr40 Senior Member Join Date: June 15, 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 10,808	The fixed power 2.5 Leupold would be an option. I just like the 1-4X a little better. Mainly to get the lower 1X. It is still a light scope. No reason to go larger than 2-7X.

January 29, 2014, 06:12 PM	#6
dbc3 Member Join Date: December 16, 2013 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 46	I have a single 4 power on my 336 3030. I think its perfect. Not too big, fits gun good. I think its a 30mm but not sure. Def not bigger than that. Its a cheap bushnell sportview i had laying around so decided to throw it on. Im not a fan of the peep sights. Never use to be a fan of scopes either. Always liked the open iron sights but the older im getting, i think im needing a little help seeing.lol

February 2, 2014, 03:26 AM	#7
rdavidsonjr Member Join Date: January 26, 2014 Posts: 76	Natchez is closing out the bone collector 3200 elite 3x9 in a 250 & 600 DOA recticle for 169.00

February 2, 2014, 12:19 PM	#9
Dr. A Senior Member Join Date: July 17, 2007 Location: Salina, KS. Posts: 215	Jack's choice is a top one in my mind for getting the most for my money. On my newest 30-30, which is. 336xlr, I put a Leupold 2-7x, which is as much power as I put on them. I choose low rings, and enjoy the high quality optics.

February 2, 2014, 11:11 PM	#10
Sure Shot Mc Gee Senior Member Join Date: January 2, 2012 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,876	With those lever 30-30s. I think a single power scope would be sufficient. A decent 4-power with good rings and mount would make your rifle a great short range deer harvester having good eye relief. But if you feel otherwise or want selective powers. Go for it.

February 6, 2014, 06:56 PM	#12
TheFineLine Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2012 Location: The Great State of Texas Posts: 210	Well, I went with a Nikon 2-7x32 with good low rings. It should be here early next week. I have a few other rifles it'd work with just fine if it doesn't go well with the 30-30 but I'm thinking it'll go just fine. Fingers crossed.