[Zimm]

im thinking about tossing one on my 30/30 for hunting black bear in laurel around ridgeway pa.

any opinions on one? never used one.

at some point someone is going to say a 30/30 isnt big enough, im sure. im more interested in thoughts on the sight, but ill entertain that discussion too. (being as i wont really have a choice.)

[bigndn]

Originally Posted by Zimm

im thinking about tossing one on my 30/30 for hunting black bear in laurel around ridgeway pa.

any opinions on one? never used one.

at some point someone is going to say a 30/30 isnt big enough, im sure. im more interested in thoughts on the sight, but ill entertain that discussion too. (being as i wont really have a choice.)

What power? What would a typical shooting distance be for where you are? The .30-30 is only good (IMHO) for about 100 yds on a blackie, so I'd recommend a 4X fixed. I have 3 Burris scopes and they are all excellent.

[Fly Rod]

For close in work consider one of thier tacticool 1.5-5x models. My second choice would be a red dot/holo sight. Burris is one of the best values in a quality scope.

[Atoyot1031]

I love the Hornady Leverevolution rounds in my 30-30. They do wonders for the ballistics. That being said, I carry my as a dark timbers rifle, so I'm open sights. Therefore, I'm only good to 100yds, but the rounds are good to 200, especially on those little East Coast black bears. Cabelas actually makes a low powered scope for the 30-30 shooting the Leverevolution with a distance calculated reticle. If I was gonna scope mine, that's where I'd go. My .02.

Here's a link: http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...233&hasJS=true

[Zimm]

Originally Posted by bigndn

What power? What would a typical shooting distance be for where you are? The .30-30 is only good (IMHO) for about 100 yds on a blackie, so I'd recommend a 4X fixed. I have 3 Burris scopes and they are all excellent.

theres not a 100 yard shot in the area. its thick where im going, and i just took off a 30yo 4x scope last year. im looking for fast acquisition. as fast as possible outside of iron sights, with about 2x magnification.

i was thinking of getting one of theses with a holo sight..

Marlin Model 1895M in 450 Marlin

but... im not sure what else id use that for outside of bears.

i reaaaaaaly like that though.

[Zimm]

Originally Posted by Atoyot1031

I love the Hornady Leverevolution rounds in my 30-30. They do wonders for the ballistics. That being said, I carry my as a dark timbers rifle, so I'm open sights. Therefore, I'm only good to 100yds, but the rounds are good to 200, especially on those little East Coast black bears. Cabelas actually makes a low powered scope for the 30-30 shooting the Leverevolution with a distance calculated reticle. If I was gonna scope mine, that's where I'd go. My .02.

Here's a link: Cabela's Pine Ridge Lever-Action Riflescope

nice find. i was just at cabelas last night, bought 5 boxes of 170gr regular. grrrrrrrr. may have to head back down.

[bigndn]

Originally Posted by Atoyot1031

I love the Hornady Leverevolution rounds in my 30-30. They do wonders for the ballistics.

Holy crap.......after some quick research on Hornady's website......I'll be picking up some Leverevolution soon and getting the old brush gun out again.

Std 150 gr .30-30 loads:


160 gr Leverevolution loads:

Originally Posted by Zimm

theres not a 100 yard shot in the area. its thick where im going, and i just took off a 30yo 4x scope last year. im looking for fast acquisition. as fast as possible outside of iron sights, with about 2x magnification.

i was thinking of getting one of theses with a holo sight..

Marlin Model 1895M in 450 Marlin

but... im not sure what else id use that for outside of bears.

i reaaaaaaly like that though.

A .45-70 is on my wants list, too.

I have a Burris fastfire piggybacked on a Burris XTR14 on an AR-15, it's very nice. Superfast target acquisition, faster than open sights even. Check it out.

Burris FastFire™

One comment. My .30-30 is a top eject, so I wonder if there's issues related to mounting a fastfire or scope on mine????? Anyone??

[inthewall]

I have a scope on a 30-30 I won at a banquet. It needs an offset hammer setup. I have a 450 marlin, I had to add a recoil pad and mercury stock insert, to tame the recoil. I think that caliber will handle anything in N.A. It is entertaining shooting jackrabbits with it.

[bigndn]

Originally Posted by inthewall

It is entertaining shooting jackrabbits with it.

I'll bet it's like magic....... *poof* and they're gone.

[inthewall]

quite mist-ical actually. If we had bears it would me my gun of choice.

[Atoyot1031]

Originally Posted by Zimm

nice find. i was just at cabelas last night, bought 5 boxes of 170gr regular. grrrrrrrr. may have to head back down.

I would, they make a world of difference for my rifle.

Originally Posted by bigndn

Holy crap.......after some quick research on Hornady's website......I'll be picking up some Leverevolution soon and getting the old brush gun out again.

Std 150 gr .30-30 loads:
Attachment 368535

160 gr Leverevolution loads:
Attachment 368536





A .45-70 is on my wants list, too.

I have a Burris fastfire piggybacked on a Burris XTR14 on an AR-15, it's very nice. Superfast target acquisition, faster than open sights even. Check it out.

Burris FastFire™

One comment. My .30-30 is a top eject, so I wonder if there's issues related to mounting a fastfire or scope on mine????? Anyone??

Those ballistics are real. I had to move my irons around quite a bit when I swapped rounds a few years ago.

As to the top eject, it depends on your model year. I think the pre 1984s had true top eject. Mine does as it's a 1952. After that they have a angle eject. If it's a true top eject, then you've got two options for scopes. Side mount or foremount. With the foremount, you basically mount a pistol scope where the rear sight is located. Quick acquisition, low magnification, perfect for a 30-30.

[Brian in Oregon]

The scope that worked the best for me on a lever gun (Marlin 45-70) was an old Leupold M8 fixed 3x. Bought it used for $40. Very fast handling in brush, and surprisingly bright.

[bigndn]

Originally Posted by Atoyot1031

As to the top eject, it depends on your model year. I think the pre 1984s had true top eject. Mine does as it's a 1952. After that they have a angle eject. If it's a true top eject, then you've got two options for scopes. Side mount or foremount. With the foremount, you basically mount a pistol scope where the rear sight is located. Quick acquisition, low magnification, perfect for a 30-30.

I'm not sure what model year mine is. It's a Win Model 94, serial # 232540X. A quick Google search for info doesn't get me much. Any ideas?

I haven't shot it since last year, but seem to remember it is a true top eject. I got the gun in a swap from a buddy of mine. Swapped him two ancient recurve bows, with arrows and broadheads. I think I got the better deal.

[Atoyot1031]

Originally Posted by bigndn

I'm not sure what model year mine is. It's a Win Model 94, serial # 232540X. A quick Google search for info doesn't get me much. Any ideas?

I haven't shot it since last year, but seem to remember it is a true top eject. I got the gun in a swap from a buddy of mine. Swapped him two ancient recurve bows, with arrows and broadheads. I think I got the better deal.

According to these guys (Winchester Model 1894/94 Dates of Manufacture):

"Your Wichester 94 was manufactured after 1982."

So good news if yer looking to scope it.

[bigndn]

Originally Posted by Atoyot1031

According to these guys (Winchester Model 1894/94 Dates of Manufacture):

"Your Wichester 94 was manufactured after 1982."

So good news if yer looking to scope it.

It tells me 1958. Thanks for the link! All I could find previously was 1950s.....

I'm leaning towards a Burris Fastfire or similar holographic.

[Atoyot1031]

Originally Posted by bigndn

It tells me 1958. Thanks for the link! All I could find previously was 1950s.....

I'm leaning towards a Burris Fastfire or similar holographic.

Cool! I like the holographics.

30-30, the original AR!