Thread: Rimfire scope on 30-30

Been offered a Weaver RV-7 rimfire scope what I would like to use on a 30-30. Would it stand up for the recoil? Just 150 gr low vel loads no ftx or heavy loads.

Yeah. Nah. There are Centrefire scopes similarly sized. Do it right first time

Its a good brand can't see why it wouldn't work I use air rifle scopes on some of my centre fires without any problems

Originally Posted by northdude

Its a good brand can't see why it wouldn't work I use air rifle scopes on some of my centre fires without any problems

air rifle scopes are tougher than centerfire scopes due to the spring powered air rifles being very tough on scopes a normal scope on a "spring" air rifle would be shaken to bits

Originally Posted by rambo-6mmrem

air rifle scopes are tougher than centerfire scopes due to the spring powered air rifles being very tough on scopes a normal scope on a "spring" air rifle would be shaken to bits

The backward(normal) then rapid forward (abnormal) recoil of high power springers just fucks cheap rimfire scopes.

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Originally Posted by veitnamcam

The backward(normal) then rapid forward (abnormal) recoil of high power springers just fucks cheap rimfire scopes.

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even low end cente rfire scopes never tried it with a good one don't have that sort of money to chuck away
I shoot pcps so don't have recoil issues to contend with but an ao or side focus with a min distance of 10m not 50 like most scopes is a bonus of an proper airgun scope

Originally Posted by rambo-6mmrem

even low end cente rfire scopes never tried it with a good one don't have that sort of money to chuck away
I shoot pcps so don't have recoil issues to contend with but an ao or side focus with a min distance of 10m not 50 like most scopes is a bonus of an proper airgun scope

Killed a vx3 on a springer a few years back, was very annoyed

Air rifle scopes are normally made a lot stronger than rim fire scopes. Those springer air rifles produce a fair rattle.

Originally Posted by gadgetman

Air rifle scopes are normally made a lot stronger than rim fire scopes. Those springer air rifles produce a fair rattle.

You are not wrong!!!!!!!

"Rimfire" probably indicates a nearer parallax setting also.

As Timmay says its probably more of a parallax setting issue than anything else-and rimfire parallax settings would seem better on a 3030 than most centerfire settings

Originally Posted by res

As Timmay says its probably more of a parallax setting issue than anything else-and rimfire parallax settings would seem better on a 3030 than most centerfire settings

With companies like Weaver and Leupold, the "rimfire" designation refers to the focal length and a "Rimfire" scope is set to around 50 yards mostly rather than a traditional "normal" centrefire scope which is usually closer to 100 or 120 yards. I used a rimfire scope on a 7.62x39 with a great deal of success. Ideal for a 30/30. Bear in mind a shit scope that wont handle recoil will likely be no better for rimfire anyway. Lifes gentle bumps will see to that so stick to a decent brand that you know and you will be fine. That weaver would be ideal.

Parrallax probably wont matter on a 3030 especially if its top eject and has a side mount.

personally I would stick with a proper centerfire scope
I have a compact sightron(big sky?)11 4x32 here I'm not using be awesome for a 30-30 I was going to keep it as a spare but if you realy need a good scope pm me and we might be able to help you out if that's ok with @Barefoot the guy who helped me out with it when I was the one in need

Originally Posted by rambo-6mmrem

I have a compact sightron(big sky?)11 4x32 here I'm not using be awesome for a 30-30 I was going to keep it as a spare but if you realy need a good scope pm me and we might be able to help you out if that's ok with @Barefoot the guy who helped me out with it when I was the one in need

It's fine by me if you want to pass it on Rambo.