Author Topic: BEST SIGHTING SYSTEM for 336 - 3030 (Read 1455 times)

streak · « **on:** March 14, 2010, 11:00:23 AM »

Reviewed a lot of the information on putting various sights on the mod.336 rifles. I have a 336 scoped already, but am thinking of buying another 336 to use in E.Texas for still hunting where I will encounter pine thickets and other types of thickets along with occassional fairly open spaces up to almost 100 yards. So I am looking for the best open sighting system that would work in these cases where I would be hunting deer and hogs. Naturally some shots may be at moving targets. Some of these hogs can get pretty cantankerous and fast follow up shots are sometimes required.
So any info regarding this topic would be appreciated.

bladerunner · « **Reply #1 on:** March 14, 2010, 11:44:06 AM »

well,if you would like you can use ghost rings,or ghost rings and a quick detatch scope so you always have a choice

take a look:

http://www.xssights.com/store/scope.html

salvo · « **Reply #2 on:** March 14, 2010, 11:48:30 AM »

The best, I would have to say Brockman's I have a set on my Guide Gun and they are a work of art and a joy to use! But they are some of the most expensive also.
http://www.brockmansrifles.com/sight_options.asp

Good solid peep/ghost ring sights, for less money, would be Skinners, Williams and Lyman.
Open sights I would go with Marbles.

Graybeard · « **Reply #3 on:** March 14, 2010, 06:47:09 PM »

Unless you are a REALLY EXPERIENCED iron sight user you'll find a low power scope to be faster than irons whether peep or open rear. Something like the Leupold VX-II 1-4 has about the widest FOV available and has the option of 4X magnification for the occasional longer shot.

Far better choice than irons for your use in my personal experience.

Swampman · « **Reply #4 on:** March 15, 2010, 05:25:45 AM »

Ditto what Graybeard said.

RugerNo3 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 15, 2010, 06:13:51 AM »

Agree on the low power scope, BUT learn to shoot it as a shotgun with both eyes open. NO sighting system is faster.

Silvertp · « **Reply #6 on:** March 15, 2010, 09:55:19 AM »

Streak...

Check this out over in the "optics" forum.

http://www.gboreloaded.com/forums/index.php/topic,202829.0.html

Should maximize speed for getting on target.

If money is not a concern I just helped a friend mount a Trijicon acupoint something or another that was 1 x 4 power with an inverted V that was illuminated for the reticule. Short and light weight it was very easy to use w/both eyes open and would be a deadly combo for a brush gun, moving targets and out to 100 yards.

Silvertp

rex6666 · « **Reply #7 on:** March 15, 2010, 10:29:16 AM »

ALL this is well and good IF you want a scope on your lever gun, makes
my eyes hurt just thinking about it.

Swampman · « **Reply #8 on:** March 15, 2010, 10:31:08 AM »

I would avoid all electronic sights. They are delicate and cumbersome.

Swampman · « **Reply #9 on:** March 15, 2010, 10:32:52 AM »

A rifle without a scope is worthless IMO.

rex6666 · « **Reply #10 on:** March 15, 2010, 10:50:01 AM »

Quote from: Swampman on March 15, 2010, 10:32:52 AM

A rifle without a scope is worthless IMO.

and your opinion.

dpe.ahoy · « **Reply #11 on:** March 15, 2010, 02:53:13 PM »

I have alot of low powered scopes that I use and a couple of Peep sights. One thing not mentioned is the ablility to see the spikes on yearling deer. Here, if it's over a certain length, you just used your buck tag, under and you use your doe/fawn tag. Makes a guy check the head gear a little better if yer shooting meat for the freezer, the scope wins out for this. DP

Dee · « **Reply #12 on:** March 15, 2010, 02:58:58 PM »

Quote from: Swampman on March 15, 2010, 10:32:52 AM

A rifle without a scope is worthless IMO.

A rifle that is worthless without a scope, is worthless. That's a fact.

bladerunner · « **Reply #13 on:** March 15, 2010, 03:29:31 PM »

Quote from: Swampman on March 15, 2010, 10:32:52 AM

A rifle without a scope is worthless IMO.

I can't even believe ya said it,Swampman.....I don't like a lever to have a scope,but I don't think they are worthless with one....and if all those deer I've killed,and that hog and all those squirrels and rabbits could talk,they'd tell ya that it wasn't a worthless gun that shot 'em,lol

Keith L · « **Reply #14 on:** March 15, 2010, 04:31:24 PM »

Following an eye problem a few years ago that resulted in a blur in my right eye sadly for me a rifle without a scope can't be shot accurately any more. I can shoot a pistol by moving it over and sighting with my left eye. I need a scope to shoot a rifle. So I have them on my levers too.

Dee · « **Reply #15 on:** March 15, 2010, 04:58:45 PM »

I'm getting there Keith. I recently put a tang sight on my ole 3030, but I wonder how long it will last as a correction. I have another birthday coming up soon, and my eyes are not what they were, even 6 months ago.

streak · « **Reply #16 on:** March 15, 2010, 06:09:29 PM »

Hey Guy`s!
Thanks for all the input!!
Now I`ve got lot`s to ponder!
My old peeper`s are not what they used to be either, but I still have pretty good eye sight for my age.

Now to go "ponder"!

rex6666 · « **Reply #17 on:** March 17, 2010, 06:06:53 AM »

Seems like some of you old geezers need to look into lasic surgery.
This one did it 3 years ago and can't believe i waited that long.
I need reading glasses for small print, can see a golf ball at 250 yards.

Dee · « **Reply #18 on:** March 17, 2010, 06:59:44 AM »

Well I hate to break it to ya rex, but I had lasik surgery about 5 or 6 years ago, and your gonna find out that it is not a guarantee you will always be able to shoot open or peep sighted rifles. I too can most likely see a golf ball at 250 yards, and I too need reading glasses, and I still have 2010 in my right eye, and 2020 in my left AT DISTANCE. But the apertures are getting smaller and smaller on my guns to correct the AGING eyes. You and I by the way, are very fortunate concerning the lasik, as only about 1 out of 10 are actually happy with the results.
My doctor has totally opted out of giving the procedure now, and is only replacing the lens, as the lasik is a crap shoot on success.

Graybeard · « **Reply #19 on:** March 17, 2010, 01:27:54 PM »

My vision beyond about 3' is just fine but inside 3' or so things get fuzzier the closer they are to me. My arms are not long enough to read without reading glasses any more.

That's why I have a 32" monitor and have it placed 4' from me.

Swampman · « **Reply #20 on:** March 17, 2010, 02:12:18 PM »

I'd get the surgery in a second but they said it wouldn't work for my typical middle aged eye issues. I can't wear contacts either.

rex6666 · « **Reply #21 on:** March 18, 2010, 06:40:06 AM »

I can read, say normal print in a book but when they try to save paper
and print 2 pages on one they loose me, have to get the reading glasses
the rear sight on a rifle is just a little fuzzy, more so than i like.
before the surgery i could read any thing but could not see much past
50yds without glasses.
I know i just made a trade, but it is so much nicer not to have to wear glasses all the time. I may be forced to put a scope on a lever gun in
the future but i may just put it on a bolt action and fall in with the shoot
at 500 yards club, then the meat will be spoiled before i can hobble over to it.

Dee · « **Reply #22 on:** March 18, 2010, 08:04:56 AM »

I too was near sighted, and when the lasik was done, all was well, but now at 60, the front sight is fuzzy, and the rear sight is real fuzzy. If I use a smaller aperture, then the front sight sharpens back up, but you can only go so small until the sight is on useful for target shooting. I don't know how long I will be able to keep shootin what I have always shot.

rex6666 · « **Reply #23 on:** March 18, 2010, 09:03:27 AM »

Quote from: Dee on March 18, 2010, 08:04:56 AM

I too was near sighted, and when the lasik was done, all was well, but now at 60, the front sight is fuzzy, and the rear sight is real fuzzy. If I use a smaller aperture, then the front sight sharpens back up, but you can only go so small until the sight is on useful for target shooting. I don't know how long I will be able to keep shootin what I have always shot.

I know.

Until you just absolutly can not.