Low power 20mm scope with duplex reticle?

[imashooter2]

VX3 is well over $600 today. Might find a Weaver or Burris on the used market. Thanks!

[bman940]

I'd go a little bigger than a 20mm objective. Check out Riton Optics, 3 Tactix 1-8X24 scope. I have two on AR's. 1 is on a 9mm pistol cal. carbine, that is loads of fun to shoot. I saw it is on sale for $240, $60 off the normal price. It would be a nice low-profile option to make slinging lead more accurate and fun. No matter what you go with that Marlin is great fun.

[gumbo333]

I have a pig plex on my Henry 30/30. Works great. What’s the problem with a pig plex???

[imashooter2]

I have a pig plex on my Henry 30/30. Works great. What’s the problem with a pig plex???

Nothing if you are happy with it. I want a classic duplex on my classic lever. I want it for personal aesthetics. Same reason I only want a 20mm objective.

[charlie b]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/33501278351...Bk9SR47kiKjOYg

[imashooter2]

Charlie, that Weaver looks great! Thanks for the link.

But I just logged on to say I bought a factory refurbished 1.5-5x20 Leupold VX-3 for $399 shipped at Midway. Everything I wanted and only 1/2 inch longer than the FXII that has been out of stock. I’m pretty pleased!

[imashooter2]

I think I’ll replace the gloss Weaver rings with some matte Leupold Rifleman rings to match the scope. Also a little bummed I had to use a one piece base that hangs off the front of the receiver to get ring spacing. On the up side I found my original Marlin offset hammer spur in one of the many parts boxes. Anyway, here she is. I still prefer the WGRS, but the 20mm Leupold looks good.

[huntinlever]

I think I’ll replace the gloss Weaver rings with some matte Leupold Rifleman rings to match the scope. Also a little bummed I had to use a one piece base that hangs off the front of the receiver to get ring spacing. On the up side I found my original Marlin offset hammer spur in one of the many parts boxes. Anyway, here she is. I still prefer the WGRS, but the 20mm Leupold looks good.

Just a note but I used an offset spur for years, with the low Leu rings. Never liked it because it loosened too many times for comfort, though after applying gorilla torque it seemed to finally set for some seasons. Mounted my son's 336 with Leu mediums, liked them so much did the same on my 45-70. Hammer problem solved, no issue at all with cheek weld (in fact, I like it a bit better, though it's not dramatic either way).

[FergusonTO35]

Good score! My super accurate Glenfield 30 wears the same scope. I did put a pic rail on it just so I could get the eye relief right, had to lean way back when using regular bases.

[imashooter2]

Good score! My super accurate Glenfield 30 wears the same scope. I did put a pic rail on it just so I could get the eye relief right, had to lean way back when using regular bases.

I’m lucky to have a short neck, at least as far as scope mounting goes. I’m very happy with the glass, the Leupold inspectors must be far more discerning than I am… I couldn’t find the “blemish” that saved me $200.

[nueces5]

I need to put a scope on my 1894C. What I want is a low power, standard eye relief riflescope with a 20ish mm objective for aesthetics and as close as I can get to a plain Jane duplex reticle. And I want to spend less than $500 for it.

The Leupold FX-II Ultralight 2.5x fixed power would be perfect, but try to find one.

The Vortex Crossfire II 1-4x24 isn’t terrible, but I was trying to get a standard crosshair and not an illuminated dot.

Everything else I’ve found is either very expensive or has some tacticool reticle. I’ve got a couple of the Leupold VX Freedom 1.5-4x20 with the MOA ring reticle on ARs and that’s not what I want for my classic lever gun. The pig plex is better, but still pretty far from a standard duplex.

This place has an incredible hive mind. If what I want is out there, someone here knows about it. I appreciate any help!

your prayers were heard

https://www.ebay.com/itm/17574561184...Condition=3000

[imashooter2]

your prayers were heard

https://www.ebay.com/itm/17574561184...Condition=3000

Wow! That’s a rare bird right there! I think I’ll stick with the VX-3i though. Thanks for thinking of me!

[Shawlerbrook]

Love those Leupold 1-4X scopes. Got one on my Marlin 30AS 356 Winchester Trapper rebore.

[atr]

you might try Mueller scopes. they are made in china but I have two and they are very good scopes

[W.R.Buchanan]

I have two Weaver K2.5's One has been completely rebuilt by L&K and the other was perfect to begin with. I might mount one on my Current Marlin 336 .30-30 Project. It would be the perfect scope for a Vintage Levergun from 1958.

Randy

[FergusonTO35]

Love those Leupold 1-4X scopes. Got one on my Marlin 30AS 356 Winchester Trapper rebore.

Same here! Got 'em on all three of my Marlin .30-30's. The 2-7x32 is another jewel of a scope. Compact enough for the dense woods but has more than enough magnification for when a longer shot presents itself. I have a Leupold made Redfield 2-7x33 on my camo Savage Axis .308. Good rifle and scope for both woods and open field use.

[imashooter2]

Same here! Got 'em on all three of my Marlin .30-30's. The 2-7x32 is another jewel of a scope. Compact enough for the dense woods but has more than enough magnification for when a longer shot presents itself. I have a Leupold made Redfield 2-7x33 on my camo Savage Axis .308. Good rifle and scope for both woods and open field use.

I have 2-7x32 VX-2 Leupolds on my .35 REM and thutythuty Marlins. Fine scopes, I just wanted something more compact for the 1894.