Low powered scope for lever gun?

[jerp]

I don’t like the idea of putting a scope on a lever gun but I have to face the reality of my aging eyeballs. I bought a Henry 30 30 and iron sights just don’t work for me anymore. I will be likely taking shots at 100 yards or less so I want to go with a low power scope. I’m thinking a 1x3 or something similar. I want something I can just throw up and shoot. What are your recommendations?

[TxAg]

Leupold vx-3i 1.5-5x20 is as good as it gets

[roughneck266]

Sounds like a Red dot might be a good way to go for you. Just thinkin out loud here. As far as target acquisition and field of view, they are tough to beat.

[cva34]

Had friend that had similar problem Leopold 1x 4 With Pig Plex reticle really large crosshair almost posts...he loved it check it out I think you will like it was lower 200s last time I checked
I had one several years myself

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[TxAg]

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[Buckwheat]

Palmetto state armory had Sig Romeo 5 for $119. I love mine so much I’m fixin to get a second one for my 30-30


“There's more fun in hunting with the handicap of the bow than there is in hunting with the sureness of the gun.” -Fred Bear-

[Johnny Dangerr]

Leupold vx-3i 1.5-5x20 is as good as it gets

Yup. Got the 1X5 and 1X6..............

[KX500]

I'm one of those guys who always likes the opportunity to use a little more magnification. To me, it sure helps me with shot placement. I don't own anything that is less than 3-9x. My scopes are always set at 4x and I have never felt the need to go lower on magnification. Shot a doe very close this year @ 4x and never gave a thought to too much magnification. If there is time to crank it to 9x, I always do.

So for me, the idea of a 1-3x or 1-5x - well I don't understand why. Plus 3-9x & 2-7x scopes are so plentiful, you'll probably spend more to get less magnification.

If you really want small, there are lots of nice 2-7x32s out there.

[Redbone]

When I started my kids hunting I knew it would be 100yd or less shots and I wanted something low power with a big field of view. I ended up going with a 2x red dot scope and it worked great. I think it would work well for what your wanting also.

[Rafter S]

Have you tried ghost ring sights? I have a set on my marlin 336 and it helps tremendously. Just couldn’t put a scope on a lever gun. One my slug guns I have a 2x7 on one and a 1x4 on the other. Never needed more magnification if I want to examine something really well I use my binos. I can shoot to 150 yards accurately with both slug guns and constantly shoot 2 to 2 1/2 groups with the marlin off a good rest at 75 yards and the ghost rings

[Txarrowhunter]

I have Leupold 6x fixed on my lever gun and it’s been superb

[Keg]

Leupold vx-3i 1.5-5x20 is as good as it gets

I go along with this....

[TxAg]

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My buddy just ordered this one last night. Best price I've found

[Phillip Fields]

Leupold vx-3i 1.5-5x20 is as good as it gets

This will work.
Leupold discontinued my favorite, VX-3 1.75-6x32 with a Heavy duplex.

[WyoBull]

On my Marlin 45-70 Guide Gun I have the Leupold VX.R 2-7 with the Firedot Ballistic Reticle. I really like the scope and magnification range.