What scope on which rifle?

FOTIS · Post by **FOTIS** » Sat Dec 06, 2008 10:00 am

OK got a marlin guide gun in 45-70 and a Marlin 336 in 30-30.

I have a Weaver v3 (1-3x20) and a swift 1.5-4.5 x20mm.

Question is ( and it is an academic one) which scope on which gun?

Andrew · Post by **Andrew** » Sat Dec 06, 2008 10:35 am

45/70 = Weaver v3 1-3x20
30-30 = Swift 1.5-4.5 x20mm

There, done and done.

Old Time Hunter · Post by **Old Time Hunter** » Sat Dec 06, 2008 10:57 am

I would do it the other way around!

FOTIS · Post by **FOTIS** » Sat Dec 06, 2008 11:07 am

now what????

TedH · Post by **TedH** » Sat Dec 06, 2008 12:04 pm

1-3 on the 45-70. There. Settled.

O.S.O.K. · Post by **O.S.O.K.** » Sat Dec 06, 2008 12:06 pm

I agree with Old Time - and the reason is that the 45-70 needs the 1.5 setting more than the 30-30 IMHO. Also, the 30-30 would look better with the Weaver scope I think. Anyway, that's the way I visualized the answer.

Also, I suspect that the Swift has a little longer eye relief? The 45-70 needs it - the 30-30 not so much eh?

Hehehe - I thought I was the tie breaker and here's Ted squeeking in - still locked up I guess!

ETA - oh wait! That Weaver is a variable -1-3x - OK -the other way around. Sorry That should settle it? I thought the Weaver was K-3 for some reason.

Really, they are almost the same!

FOTIS · Post by **FOTIS** » Sat Dec 06, 2008 12:13 pm

Both are variables

1-3 weaver

and 1.5-4.5 swift

reddnek · Post by **reddnek** » Sat Dec 06, 2008 3:40 pm

Swift on the 30-30 Weaver on the 45-70

adirondakjack · Post by **adirondakjack** » Sat Dec 06, 2008 4:19 pm

Put the greater magnifiation on the 30-30. Reason? FOV with a small scope is, well, small. Trajectory of .45-70 is such that higher magnification means yer "holdover" at XXX range would about put ya out of the glass.

Pepe Ray · Post by **Pepe Ray** » Sat Dec 06, 2008 4:50 pm

Can you tolerate another viewpoint?
To me they are so close in viewing features, I'd lean toward their respective abilities to handle recoil. It's probably still argumentative but I'd trust the Weaver to hold up to recoil longer than the other,-Swift?
My $0.02.
Pepe Ray

Post by **Hobie** » Sat Dec 06, 2008 5:06 pm

Andrew wrote:45/70 = Weaver v3 1-3x20
30-30 = Swift 1.5-4.5 x20mm

I agree.

FOTIS · Post by **FOTIS** » Sat Dec 06, 2008 7:31 pm

Hobie wrote:
Andrew wrote:45/70 = Weaver v3 1-3x20
30-30 = Swift 1.5-4.5 x20mm
I agree.

Done........ thanx!

Modoc ED · Post by **Modoc ED** » Sat Dec 06, 2008 7:35 pm

Old Time Hunter wrote:I would do it the other way around!

Well, if ya do it the other way around, when ya look through the scope, everything will look like it's far far away. Oh, you mean change the scope selection from one rifle to the other.

Post by **Old Savage** » Sat Dec 06, 2008 9:24 pm

I agree with Hobie.

Stan in SC · Post by **Stan in SC** » Sat Dec 06, 2008 11:25 pm

Me too.

Stan

JustaJeepGuy · Post by **JustaJeepGuy** » Sun Dec 07, 2008 3:05 am

Get two more of the same scopes and two more of the same rifles and have both scopes on both rifles.....somebody had to say it!

El Chivo · Post by **El Chivo** » Sun Dec 07, 2008 3:51 am

I'm with Andrew:

The Weaver 1-3x on the guide gun because:

1) the 1 setting is ideal for defense and quick close shots and that's the guide gun's primary role

2) the Weaver is shorter and lighter and that should balance with the shorter gun better

3) the Weaver can take the recoil (not so sure about the Swift)

The Swift 1.5-4.5x on the 336 because:

1) you might take longer shots with the 30-30 and the extra magnification might come in handy

2) the rifle is longer and I believe the Swift scope is longer and a little heavier - so as a matter of balance it might work out better than with the guide gun.

How do you like the optics on that Swift? I have the Weaver but considered Swift.

FOTIS · Post by **FOTIS** » Sun Dec 07, 2008 11:23 am

I like the swifts. They are clear and true. They are not leupold but for the price you can not beat it.

Mokwaw · Post by **Mokwaw** » Sun Dec 07, 2008 7:58 pm

Put the Swift on the 30-30, leave the 45-70 iron, send the Weaver to me....

Tennessee Hayre · Post by **Tennessee Hayre** » Sun Dec 07, 2008 10:07 pm

I gave up on putting scopes on my good ol, Guide Gun. I blew out 2 scopes,(3 x 9's). Now I just use the XSights Ghost Ring sights. At 100 yards I can hit targets the size of your fist. Thats good enough for me. But do believe the (1 x ?) would be the best to use because of the recoil.

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