What distance to zero a marlin 336

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Posted: 2/7/2009 7:33:01 AM EDT

I just bought a marlin 336 in 30-30. It came with a cheap Simmons 3-9 scope on it. I plan on shooting the Hornady LeverRevolution ammo. What is the best distance to zero this rifle with this ammo?

Posted: 2/7/2009 9:49:48 AM EDT

[#1]

As far as I'm concerned, most rifles are zeroed in at 100Y. You should do the same.

Posted: 2/7/2009 12:01:05 PM EDT

[#2]

This

Quoted:

As far as I'm concerned, most rifles are zeroed in at 100Y. You should do the same.

Posted: 2/7/2009 12:11:45 PM EDT

[#3]

Yep

Posted: 2/7/2009 12:38:43 PM EDT

[#4]

My shooting range is 100 yards long................so that's the distance most of my rifles get zeroed in at.

Posted: 2/7/2009 3:59:40 PM EDT

[#5]

When you get tired of the low dollar scope you could consider a nice Lyman peep sight.
You might be surprised at how well it works and the almost brilliant simplicity of a peep on a lever gun.

I like the 100 yd zero on a range gun but if you are hunting with it you might consider asking around and getting
a rough idea at what distances deer are taken in your area.
Here in New England that would be more like 40-70yards , so a 60 yd zero would be a good choice.

Posted: 2/8/2009 4:14:14 AM EDT

[#6]

Don't quote me on the specifics here because it's been a while since I've zeroed a .30/30 with a scope. But IIRC, I zeroed it around 50-75 yards, which left it a little high at 100, back on again around 125, and a little low at 150. I was figuring that the effectiveness range of the .30/30 was about 150 yards give or take, so I was within about 2 inches of bullseye from muzzle to 150.

For levers, though, I prefer the irons. I'd like to try peeps on the 336 I just picked up last week.

Congrats on a great rifle! Post pics!

Posted: 2/8/2009 5:43:17 AM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:
When you get tired of the low dollar scope you could consider a nice Lyman peep sight.
You might be surprised at how well it works and the almost brilliant simplicity of a peep on a lever gun.

I like the 100 yd zero on a range gun but if you are hunting with it you might consider asking around and getting
a rough idea at what distances deer are taken in your area.
Here in New England that would be more like 40-70yards , so a 60 yd zero would be a good choice.

Sorry, no deer hunting with it here in Ohio. Shotgun/Muzzleloader only. There is a chance I could go to one of our rifle friendly neighbor states.

Posted: 2/8/2009 5:49:12 AM EDT

[#8]

Quoted:
When you get tired of the low dollar scope you could consider a nice Lyman peep sight.
You might be surprised at how well it works and the almost brilliant simplicity of a peep on a lever gun.

I like the 100 yd zero on a range gun but if you are hunting with it you might consider asking around and getting
a rough idea at what distances deer are taken in your area.
Here in New England that would be more like 40-70yards , so a 60 yd zero would be a good choice.

Yeah, I keep irons on my lever guns and sight them in for 50 yards.

Posted: 2/9/2009 5:18:19 AM EDT

[#9]

Ditch the scope, add a aperature, and zero at 100.

Posted: 2/9/2009 7:33:57 AM EDT

[#10]

If you sight it in at 100 yards you will be -1.5 at the barrel, .28 at 50 yards, 0.0 at 100 yards, -2.75 at 150 yards and at 200 you would be -8.39 inches. That means at 200 yards you still hold on fur or you may shoot high. Thats with 170 gr bullets.

And yes, 100 yards with a peep sight is a great way to go.

If you may be taking fancy shots at close range, practice at close range, but be sighted in for the 100 yard shots.

Posted: 2/9/2009 9:41:31 AM EDT

[#11]

100 yard zero.

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