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What scope rings/mounting kit to get?
I have a Marlin 336W 30-30 and am planning on getting this scope linked below. I'm choosing this scope because I am on a budget and I like the fact that it is rated for the Hornady ammo up to 300 yards. I have never mounted a scope before and was wondering which rings would go well to mount it on. I read somewhere you have to be careful choosing because they need to be able to handle the recoil. If they can be found on Cabela's that is a plus so I can order them together. Thanks in advance. The Scope: http://www.cabelas.com/prod-1/0043787712741a.shtml
As a digression, what do you assume will be the margin of error if this scope is used with, say, 30-30 flat nosed Winchesters? I know it varies widely by many factors but I welcome educated guesses.
Thanks again.
Edit: I am not interested at the moment in see-thru type mounts, i want to keep it low.
I'd suggest a Leupold base and rings. They are very strong and durable and all steel so they'll handle the recoil fine. They are also adjustable for windage so you can get the scope close by adjusting the rings and fine tune it with the turrets on the scope. The number for ordering from Cabelas is xx-71-0525-055 for the base and xx-71-0530 for the rings. With a 40mm objective lens you'll probably need high rings. These are both matte finish to match the scope. Good call on staying away from the see-through rings, too. I've shot one gun with them and it's very awkward and you can't keep your cheek on the stock. Make sure you use Loc-tite on the screws to keep them from vibrating loose. As for shooting different ammo, you'll have to experiment. The round or flat nose rounds will not shoot as flat as the ballistic tip rounds from Hornady. That being said, I've killed deer and seen many deer killed with 150 or 170 grain round nose bullets and most deer are killed under 100 yards. Good luck with your new scope.