I'm looking for something in the $100-$150 range.

This gun will be used from 20-100 yards... Would like a light weight optic, and do NOT want a fixed power scope. I'm thinking 2-7 or 3-9x...


Looking at the Simmons .44mag scopes, but would love other options

This gun will be used rarely so i don't want to put out a lot of cash on the optic

Look at the Nikon Coyote line. Might be a little more than you wanted to spend, but they're actually worth a crap.

holy crap that was a fast response

thanks i'll look at em

forgot to mention that i wouldn't mind something in a 32-40 mm, but do NOT want anything bigger than 40... it would look weird on my lever gun

http://swfa.com/Vortex-Viper-Rifle-Scopes-C1410.aspx

those 2-7 should be great, a little more than your range but very good quality scopes for the $

Doug at CameraLand might have a better deal if they have any left

Congrats on finding your 44

thank you sir... got a new one for 475, unfired

gives me cash left over for my optics and rings without having to wait for the next paycheck

anyone look at the 2-7x32 Nikon Prostaff?

Don't need ultra high quality glass like i have on my deer rifle, as this is gonna be a pig sticker and i'd imagine that even bad glass will work out to 100 yards under pig lights.

have a couple of then, they do ok, for the price difference I would look at the Vortex though with their warranty you might want o consider one for now and who knows what you might want it on in the future

never had a simmons that would hold up, look on ebay find you a old k-4 in good shape, i got a compact 6x burris on mine

Redfield 2-7x33. I put 1 on my GBL & I think it's a perfect match. Best bang for your buck in what your looking for.

Out to 100 yds you really don't need any magnification IMHO. I would look at a Primary Arms Micro Dot- I think you'd like it more for target acquisition and fast follow up shots.

Burris timberline..3x9-32.

want a magnification optic as it will be used a lot at night, and even a cheap scope is better than the naked eye in low light

i like that burris timberline... if i can find a good deal on one, i think i might go that way

Ya Beat Me To It..

http://swfa.com/Vortex-Viper-Rifle-Scopes-C1410.aspx

http://swfa.com/Redfield-Rifle-Scopes-C2839.aspx

http://swfa.com/Burris-2-7x35-Fullfield-II-Rifle-Scope-P5972.aspx

I'm assuming you are talking .44 Mag in a Marlin lever - if so, if you are using the Hornady Leverevolution rounds then the Leverevolution scopes at Cabelas. Of course - they make em for the .444 Marlin as well.

WOW! this for the win!

that's bloody perfect. Thank you sir.

Can you tell me how the glass is? LE will be my primary hunting ammo

Sir, there is only one choice for you. The Burris 4x timberline on low mounts. You don't need a 7x variable at 100 yards.

Those Cabela's Lever-E scopes suck!

I'm not trying to spare your feelings here only trying to spare the Marlin's feelings. I've talked with many a Marlin leveraction and they hate looking funny and being embarrassed around the huntin camp.

If you choose to put a telescope on that small receiver then for God's sake finish it off with some awesome see-thru mounts
and post some pics.

Glass on mine is comparable to a variable Simmons I have that I occasionally use on my 30-30 (higher power and I switch out for longer shots because it has a bigger objective than the Cabela's) and a fixed Nikon I used to have on a 45-70. My personal opinion may run contrary to previous post; but I like the Marlin leverevolution stuff - it is very flat and will reach out to ranges that I won't shoot at anymore because of failing eyesight; and I like the Cabela's scope because of the hold over horizontals and spec to the ammunition (although I have run corelok through it and it is suprisingly on with it as well). I prefer the little lever guns because they are great for stalkng and offhand shots. I would not put see-through rings on the gun though - puts the scope up too high to get comfortable with cheek-wise. Use weaver type mount so you can take off the scope to use the iron sights when needed. Good luck!!

And - they are on sale for 100 bucks!!

Hold up now, I never commented on Leverevolution, just the scope. Now that you brought it up, I will say that the 44mag Lever-E does not shoot flat nor is it the fastest ammo available for the 44 mag. I will also say some fast 44 mag ammo does not like the twist rate in some Marlins because there have been two different twist rates that I know of. The shooter will have to figure out what his rifle likes.

In my defense, I haven't had a simmons scope since I saved up enough money returning soda bottles for deposit in 1973 to put on my 22 rifle.

If you want a scope in that price range thats variable then the Nikon Prostaff is the way to go. If you want fixed the Burris is good enough.

lol.. funny that you mentioned the nikon prostaff.... i have one sitting on my living room table that I just bought a few hours ago.

i think it'll be perfect