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I just got a Marlin model 336 .30-30 Win. I would like to get a scope for it. but im not sure what scope to get. It needs to be under $100. Alo does anyone know what ammo shoots best in the marlin?

Since a 30-30 ain't a long range gun I'd get nothing bigger than a 4X with the widest field of vision I could find for moving targets.

Stay away from the see-through mounts and get a shotgun style scope in a 2x to 7x or a 1.5 to 4.5x power mounted as low to the barrell as possible. The Remington 150 or 170 grain is readily available at walmart and is as good as you can ask for.Sight in 2 inches high at 100 yards and you're good to 150 yards and limit your shots to that.

ChessyFan09 wrote:Stay away from the see-through mounts and get a shotgun style scope in a 2x to 7x or a 1.5 to 4.5x power mounted as low to the barrell as possible. The Remington 150 or 170 grain is readily available at walmart and is as good as you can ask for.Sight in 2 inches high at 100 yards and you're good to 150 yards and limit your shots to that.

Very good choice imo

I bought 3 boxes of ammo today. I also purchased a Simmons 8-point buck 3-9-40 scope. the ammo I tried were Remington Core-Lokt 150 grain, Federal power shock 150 grain, and hornady Lever-Evolution 160 grain. All of them grouped decently but the Hornadys shot best.

WE ARE ND wrote:I bought 3 boxes of ammo today. I also purchased a Simmons 8-point buck 3-9-40 scope. the ammo I tried were Remington Core-Lokt 150 grain, Federal power shock 150 grain, and hornady Lever-Evolution 160 grain. All of them grouped decently but the Hornadys shot best.

Hornady is what I am shooting right now, they say they make the best bullets so I tried them and am very satisfied with what they offer. Dont go by the bullet drop chart on the box though because it is not even close for my gun at what it says the 400 yard drop is. Maybe its just my rifle but I would check before I went only on what the box says if I were you

Thanks for the advice. My Simmons 8-point scope i bought for it seems to fit the gun well. Simmons is my favorite scope brand, affordable and reliable.

WE ARE ND wrote:Thanks for the advice. My Simmons 8-point scope i bought for it seems to fit the gun well. Simmons is my favorite scope brand, affordable and reliable.

My Simmons 8-point scope lasted 4 years before it was done

I almost bought Cabelas "Pine Ridge" .30-30 caliber specific 3-9-40 scope for my Marlin. it is designed for the LeverEveloution bullet and has the BDC reticle.

WE ARE ND wrote:I almost bought Cabelas "Pine Ridge" .30-30 caliber specific 3-9-40 scope for my Marlin. it is designed for the LeverEveloution bullet and has the BDC reticle.

BDC mean bullet drop reticle? I have one of them and it makes things so much easier. Mine has a range finder on it 2 so its pretty simple to use

Is there anyway to find the year of make from the serial # without mailing information?

Try this site I hope it helps!!!

http://oldguns.net/sn_php/marlinlookup.php

Thank You! It worked! I found out my .30-30 was made in '80. It doesnt have a mark on it. I think its pretty good for a 31 year old gun!

Master those iron sights before you go putting optics on a 30-30. I'd never waste my money...you'd be better served in buying 100 bucks in ammo and shooting more.

Boonedawg wrote:Master those iron sights before you go putting optics on a 30-30. I'd never waste my money...you'd be better served in buying 100 bucks in ammo and shooting more.

Agreed. Why put money into a mount and scope on a 150 yd. weapon?

I ended up putting a $35 simmons 3-9-40 on it, but i can still see the sights. With my leverrevolutions i shoot in it, it is capable for a little more than just 150 yards.