30-30 Win Scope recommendations?

[Safetech]

I have a 1958 Winchester 94 that I would like to put a scope on.

(Yeah. I know. But I have my reasons.)


I know it takes a special mount because of the top eject.

I'm not looking to break the bank. But I'd like a rifle that I can shoot fairly accurately at about 500+ yds or so.

Just looking for suggestions. (Scope and mount)

 

[SRD]

I have no idea on a scope.But 500+ with a 30-30??

I have a side mount if you're interested (might even karma it) shoot me a pm.

 

[dwsjr]

500+ yds...

 

[Mooseman]

That is a pretty good stretch for a 30-30.

 

[BradMacc82]

That is a pretty good stretch for a 30-30.

Agreed.

300 yards has always been the max I've heard, and that's with specific (Hornady) rounds and the scope to compliment it. For soft-points, I've never thought of going past 200 yards.

 

[BUFF7MM]

500 yards with a 30-30 be like almost shooting a mortor.

 

[quad]

500 yards with a 30-30 be like almost shooting a mortor.

 

[rseymorejr]

Get a Marlin 336
If you drill holes in that Winchester your soul will be in jeopardy.

 

[Kinbote]

Yes, there is no way a Model 94 will be of any use at 500 yds. Just buy a decent bolt action and use that. Do not ruin a pre-64 Win for no reason.

If you absolutely must have a Win 94 with a scope mounted on it, I have a 1958 Model 94 in 30-30 I would gladly trade you for the one you have. Mine already had a scope mounted on it when I bought it, and I haven't taken it off yet.

 

[ohen cepel]

I have an old Winchester which has already been drilled and tapped (not by me). I would be happy to trade it to you with a scope/cash as needed to even out the deal. Would also save you the cost of drilling yours.

PM me if interested.

Not sure about mount needed but sure Weaver made one. I would put a fixed 4 power scope on it, keep it more classic and that would be all I would want/need for a 30-30.

 

[blackthorne]

That's a 150 yard gun. A 4X scope would work best.

 

[Safetech]

Thanks for the education.

Didn't really know the distance on it. Please forgive the lingering noob in me.


Guess I'll rethink this.

 

[Biggfoot44]

Seriously , an unaltered pre '64 M94 can be sold for enough to get a ( Savage M110 , whatever ) .

.30-30 levers that have been accurized by 'smiths who specialize in that sort of thing can be surprisingly accurate, but the usual envelope for them is : Fast handling , well balanced , easy to carry w/ one hand at balance point, excellent out to 100yds , 150-200yd in a pinch. A scope is counter productive for most of the factors. For improvement over origional open sights , a Williams or Lyman reciever (aka Peep) sight will maintain the balance and handling charistics, and maintain the period karma. If you just have to have a scope , a Marlin can mount one much closer to boreline than a M94AE .

 

[Safetech]

Would never sell or trade it. It was a gift from my Dad when I was little.

It's a beautiful rifle. But I don't really use it much. And (obviously) don't know much about it.

I'm looking for something for distance, that uses readily available ammo, that won't be shoved up my ass by Mrs. Safetech because of what I spent on it.

I was thinking that scoping the Winchester would be a way to accomplish that. By thanks to the good people here, I has seen the error of my ways.

 

[quad]

Would never sell or trade it. It was a gift from my Dad when I was little.

IMO that's reason enough to keep it as is. I tend to value stuff from my father more than I would if I got it any other way.

 

[NY Transplant]

I just picked up a Vortex Diamondback 1.75-5x32 scope for $169 for my Marlin 336 30-30. Just waiting for the base and rings before I mount it. I have a Vortex Crossfire 1.5-4x32 on my Mini-14 that works well for close up shots.