Best short range scope in the rain

[wjsmall97]

I have this marlin 336w 30-30 in laminate stock and figured it to be my rainy day deer rifle. was wondering what would be a good scope to put on it for these conditions.
Thanks, Bill

 

[slap shot]

I just got a great deal on this at Cabelas and thought it might be great for deer coupled with a nice lever.

Normally $179.99, $99.99 right now. Fogproof and waterproof. Love the BDC reticle used with their Spot On app.

Nikon 3-9x40 BDC Riflescope

Nikon 3-9x40 BDC Riflescope : Cabela's

 

[mikelawtown]

Also bought a Cabelas scope for 100 yards and has been perfect

 

[slap shot]

I had just bought a Nikon Rimfire for a new 22 and i liked the app so i went for the same but 100 yard parallax versus 50 on the rimfire.

 

[BrianWilson]

1-4 Leupold VX 2 in a DNZ mount.

 

[Coyote33]

I like BrianWilson's above, but maybe just a tad smaller. Maybe a straight 4x version of that would fit nicely. The Marlin is really more of an iron sights or ghost ring type of gun, but sometimes the eyes need some help.

 

[Dan-o]

I have always used leuopold scopes for my hunting scopes(rain or shine). I use butler creek caps(rear only) while hunting in the rain. I just keep firearm pointed down and when needed, just flip open rear cap. Never had an issue and I have shot more than 1deer in pouring rain. Very quiet still hunting in the rain.

 

[DW357]

I just got a great deal on this at Cabelas and thought it might be great for deer coupled with a nice lever.

Normally $179.99, $99.99 right now. Fogproof and waterproof. Love the BDC reticle used with their Spot On app.

Nikon 3-9x40 BDC Riflescope

Nikon 3-9x40 BDC Riflescope : Cabela's

This is what I have on my Henry 44 mag. Not exactly small but a great scope for the money.

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1-4 Leupold VX 2 in a DNZ mount.

^^Almost bought one of these when it was on sale for like $200 shipped now it seems like they've discontinued them. Kicking myself.

 

[wjsmall97]

I just bought and had the Nikon 3x9x40 BDC $99.00 special from the KTP mounted today.seems cabelas and lot have the same scope for the same price

 

[slap shot]

I just bought and had the Nikon 3x9x40 BDC $99.00 special from the KTP mounted today.seems cabelas and lot have the same scope for the same price

Nice! Make sure you download the app.

 

[Admin]

I've seen a lot of cheaper scopes fail in the rain. +1 for Leupold. I've shot all of mine in some pretty horrid conditions and I've never had an issue.

 

[MMArtist]

I didn't know people actually bought those scopes for real guns.

 

[Coyote33]

I didn't know people actually bought those scopes for real guns.

??

 

[MMArtist]

They are for like BB guns.

100 dollars for a rifle optic.. have some respect for yourself.

 

[slap shot]

They are for like BB guns.

100 dollars for a rifle optic.. have some respect for yourself.

The retail is $180. I have enough respect for myself to know that a $2000 scope on a rifle i’m hitting soda cans at 300 yards with is stupid. OP said hunting in the rain. Didn’t see your recommendation.

 

[slap shot]

They are for like BB guns.

100 dollars for a rifle optic.. have some respect for yourself.

Also, wondering if you realize how strong BB gun scopes are built, You probably never heard of the special kind of recoil a spring piston can generate.

 

[MMArtist]

The retail is $180. I have enough respect for myself to know that a $2000 scope on a rifle i’m hitting soda cans at 300 yards with is stupid. OP said hunting in the rain. Didn’t see your recommendation.

I like Trijicon Accupoint. Light, Durable, illuminated without batteries. The 3x9s can be had for under $500 when on sale.

 

[MMArtist]

Also, wondering if you realize how strong BB gun scopes are built, You probably never heard of the special kind of recoil a spring piston can generate.

Not really talking about strength.. more the glass quality is horrible, the turrets don't track properly etc.

Don't claim to be a bb gun expert.. Haven't shot one since I was 6.

 

[BrianWilson]

.. more the glass quality is horrible,

The Japs actually make some great glass image wise for short money.

100 dollars for a rifle optic..

If your doing it right, the deer never get a chance to see the price tag, and even if they do, I'm not at all sure they could read it.

 

[CatSnoutSoup]

If your doing it right, the deer never get a chance to see the price tag, and even if they do, I'm not at all sure they could read it.

I am not sure about the deer, but some of those moose are actually pretty smart.

 

[Kisspik002]

Cabela's has a couple nice affordable scopes...other than that I would go Vortex. Have had great luck with vortex.