Seeing that my dad started quite a long and prosperous thread a few threads below this one I figured I'd start one here too. He'd have known the answer.
Today, I ordered a Marlin 60SN (70650). I've been looking at them for about a week and today I broke down and did it. They can actually be ordered with a little scope already on them, but since I'm kind of picky and couldn't find any details on that scope anywhere I ordered a rifle without it.
The clencher is that I really know nothing about scopes but want to put a scope on it. Optics are something I've never spent a lot of time researching so I'm here hoping my new friends might help me out with some good suggestions.
I think since the whole rifle only cost around $150 that the scope should be $50 or less. The whole reason I bought it was because it'll be fun, and I wanted it. There's no "real" use for it, , so I want to keep the scope (and cost!) modest. Give me some good suggestions, and I'll buy you a Coke and let you come shoot it.
As my Marlin 60SB is the silver/stainless finish, I managed to find a Simmons 3-9X32 scope in silver finish with matching rings at the local gunshow. Looks very nice, and has performed flawlessly. The rifle came from Wally's with the little 3-7X15 "Trashco" BB-gun scope - those are pretty much useless.
Since Wally World is also clearing out a few things to make room for Blackhawk merchandise...
keep an eye out for some scopes to go on sale...I picked up a nice Simmons Black Diamond for $40 a few months back
I have used this scope for 4 years with ALOT of shooting and Knob turning for shooting long range. it has held up great. I have since got a new scope, but passed this down to my nephew and its still working sweet.
Great! You've all given me some good options. I'll start looking at all of them right now.
Big Dog, I was REALLY close to getting a stainless. They look cool and hey I'm low maintenance. I don't have a single stainless firearm, but I went with what I know - black, .
Chris, let me know how your rifle and new scope do. I'm really eager to get mine set up and get some rounds fired through it.
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I have a Bushnell 3-9 power that I ordered from Midway Usa a few years ago on mine. I forget the exact one but it was for a rimfire and was a 32mm I believe. It works great with my 60. It would take one heck of a scope for me to replace it.
For What it's worth, I have a couple of 10/22's and when I bought the one it had a Bushnell Circle X reticle on it and I really like the sight picture, so much so that I bought another one for my other 10/22. They come in different magnifications and you should be able to pick one up for under $100.
A Centerpoint will serve you well and won't cost alot.
The BSA Sweet .22 is an absolutely "sweet" scope. It has crystal clear imagery and the price is good. This is one scope that is perfectly named.
There's a bogus 3x12 BSA Sweet scope on Ebay one would want to avoid. Nicely counterfeited right down to the box and owners manual - But it actually has 3x9 glass and can move off center under recoil.
My suggestion, check out the Sightron Series I 3-9X40mm scope. Have one on my Ruger 10/22 and it works friggin' great. And crystal clear glass. Runs like $130 to $150 give or take.
I have tascos from wal mart on my m-60's. They work just fine & you can get a 3x9, recommended or even a 4x12 for $30 & $40. I like the the bigger scopes to see the targets without a spotting scope at 100 yards which is all we shoot at. Pretty much anyway. The little skinny scopes are just as accurate for us, just need a spotting scope at the range to go with them. I say just find one you like that fits your budget and go with that one. I think you will be happier with at least a 3x9 though.
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, so I want to keep the scope (and cost!) modest. Give me some good suggestions, and I'll buy you a Coke and let you come shoot it.
