Red Dot for Marlin 336

[Blakelok]

I got a Marlin 336 for Christmas and was thinking a red dot would pair great with it for purposes of being a South Texas brush gun.

Which red dot and mount would you all recommend?

 

[rodney482]

Vortex Venom

https://vortexoptics.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1acdc1e3c3a81f195637f611540a9075/v/t/vtx_rd_venom_moa_fl_w.jpg

 

[Newtosavage]

I have tried this combo on my Winchester 30-30. Works great in good light, but in fading evening light it's pretty tough to see the critter through the red dot sight. But for close range pigs in decent light, it's pretty effective. Works great for plinking at the range too.

 

[Blakelok]

I have tried this combo on my Winchester 30-30. Works great in good light, but in fading evening light it's pretty tough to see the critter through the red dot sight. But for close range pigs in decent light, it's pretty effective. Works great for plinking at the range too.

You think I should look for a 2 MOA dot model? Or maybe go for a 1-4 scope with an aluminated reticle?

 

[Newtosavage]

You think I should look for a 2 MOA dot model? Or maybe go for a 1-4 scope with an aluminated reticle?

2 MOA red dots are more useful to me than the 5 MOA models. The 5 MOA's cover up too much target IMO.

Personally, I think a low power scope with an illuminated reticle is a much better option than a red dot for anything beyond 50 yards.

 

[2Stamp]

Go with a smaller MOA dot. And as it gets darker, adjust the brightness of the dot. i.e. dim it. Even in daylight I dim the dot. It makes the dot appear smaller/finer.

I've got an Aimpoint H1 on my marlin lever.

 

[LASTINLINE]

Congrats on the gift! lotsa option for that gun.what type hunting do you . if your stalking or driving where youd expect game to pop up 75 yards or less a red dot would be nice. Using a red dot is something youd have to try because some people a have an eye condition that makes the dot blurry or like a star burst. your supposed to aim with both eyes open so it takes a little practice but once you got it down its fast on target. 2moa or 1 is nice. ive used 3-s and 5s in the past and they cover too much of the target but will work close range minute of deer. Aimpoint red dots are top of the heap. ive used the Leupold,Nikon and my favorite for around $100 id the Sig Romeo 5. another option that i havent tried yet would be to put a Scout scope mount on where the scope is forward the receiver. you could use a red dot or a intermediate relief type scope. just picked up a scout mount for my WIN 94 lookin forward to tryin. best of luck with the new gift!

 

[Blakelok]

2 MOA red dots are more useful to me than the 5 MOA models. The 5 MOA's cover up too much target IMO.

Personally, I think a low power scope with an illuminated reticle is a much better option than a red dot for anything beyond 50 yards.

I’m kind of thinking so as well after consideration.

I just ordered a Vortex 1-4 w, illuminated reticle. Will let you know how it goes. If I end up not liking it I can still use the scope for my daughters .22.

 

[Newtosavage]

I’m kind of thinking so as well after consideration.

I just ordered a Vortex 1-4 w, illuminated reticle. Will let you know how it goes. If I end up not liking it I can still use the scope for my daughters .22.

I think you will really like that option. Nice thing about the Marlins is that you can mount a scope in the conventional position. My Win 94 wears a 2x scout scope, which works very well, but I give up field of view and some light gathering.

 

[Shraggs]

2 MOA red dots are more useful to me than the 5 MOA models. The 5 MOA's cover up too much target IMO.

Personally, I think a low power scope with an illuminated reticle is a much better option than a red dot for anything beyond 50 yards.

Completely agree with this

I if a pre ww2 Winchester 94 in 32 spl. Hard for me to use iron sights with my glasses, but that is not a Gun for a scope. Luckily doug turnbull makes a machined plate the dovetails into where the rear sight is.

I put a Burris fast fire 3, with a 3 moa on it. It is definitely better than iron. But not as fast as say a pistol with it and it is not optimal viewing past 50 yards. It will shoot 3 moa at a hundred and that would be my limit with this setup.

I run a Trijicon 1-4 AccuPoint on my slug gun. That is faster to acquire target, better sight picture and magnifying if needed.

That’s what I’d put on the 336. I may run their 1-6 on my blr 358 win in fact.

 

[Blakelok]

2 MOA red dots are more useful to me than the 5 MOA models. The 5 MOA's cover up too much target IMO.

Personally, I think a low power scope with an illuminated reticle is a much better option than a red dot for anything beyond 50 yards.

Got it in and mounted up.

 

[pc3]

I mounted a little Weaver 1-3x24 on my 336W 30/30 seems to be a good little scope and is Japanese made.

 

[Flightmurse]

That scope should serve you well, if you want to try out a red dot without breaking the bank throw a Bushnell TRS-25 on there and see how you like it.

 

[TREE ‘EM]

Trijicon MRO 2 MOA Green dot on a EGW picatinny rail.

Green shows up better under hunting conditions and the MRO is battle proven. Holds its value better than the rest too which is nice if your needs change.

 

[EM_556]

I have a Trijicon MRO on top of mine as well. It’s a fun plinker and works great for hunting.

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