ACOG on lever gun?

[Trapper]

If you like Trijicon why not go with a low magnification variable scope like the Accupower 1 - 4 x 24?

[plumbum]

Functional? Perhaps.
Sacrilege? Absolutely.

[tomrkba]

Based upon that picture above with the ACOG on the rifle, it seems like it sits so high that a riser is needed on the stock.

[1859sharps]

while nostalgia might be some people's objection to a scope on a lever rifle, there are actually more technical and practical reasons not to. depending on what you intend to do with the rifle that is.

mechanical off set. with a scope you have to start taking into account bullet impact at close range vs where your cross hair was place.

For hunting, not a issue.

For self defense, it becomes a possible issue. depending on choice of scope.

[golfish]

Here's my Henry Long Ranger in .308

[Mr. Blue]

GO for it!

HAHAHAHAHA! Season 3 GOLD.

[axel4488]

I have a cheap $100 Bushnell red dot on my 30-30. Works great and I can lob the round almost 400 yards with accuracy.

[BB1776]

Listen, Axel, I understand you are with us on the Farb side here (we have cookies!) but those pics are just... dirty. Try to put a positive spin on things, okay?

[tomrkba]

Curious what lever gun you plan to use?

I have an old Marlin 39AS (30-30) that needs some attention.

[sghart]

I have a Bushnell Red Dot on my Marlin 1894Dark. It works great. I have several lever guns ranging from a 1898 vintage Marlin to a Savage 1899 to the newest "Dark" series from Marlin.

I like the Red Dot on my Marlin. It is fast and accurate.

The reason I shoot, hunt, fish and reload alone is because I don't base my purchases on pleasing the crowd.

Another Simpsons reference to illustrate my point. Remember when Homer and Marge were on a marriage retreat but Homer was obsessed with catching a giant catfish? When Marge asked him who he was trying to impress Homer said "those weirdos at the wormstore!"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oyJDGwbhkQ

Yeah, it's kinda like that.


Steve in N CA

[GeeBee49]

I don't have a scope on any of my rifles. I have nothing against them, they're just not for me. My Winchester Model 94 is an angle eject and is set up for a scope but I've never considered putting one on.

[theduracellbigd]

Three things my grandfather taught me to never do:
1) Use a urinal right next to someone else if others are open,
2) Put ketchup on a good steak, and
3) Put a scope on a lever gun.

I totally agree. If he must put something on then a red dot would be better on a lever.

[2761377]

whatever increases the chance of a hit. 30-30 is a 200 yard cartridge, a red dot is fine.

200 yards is far enough for me, even with 30-06.

[tomrkba]

The purpose of the question was to determine if the ACOG on its mount was of appropriate height for use on a levergun. It is likely too high without adding a riser.

[axel4488]

Listen, Axel, I understand you are with us on the Farb side here (we have cookies!) but those pics are just... dirty. Try to put a positive spin on things, okay?

I know I know, but the look on peoples faces when I throw those rounds at the steel targets at Lytle Creek just makes it funny