re: Scope Recommendations

That's what I'm getting, the DNZ mount

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Don't know if they make a fixed 3 power with a 9mm objective.

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Sig Sauer actually just came out with one.

Yea, it's hardly a handicap for most people. The rifles are usually very accurate too. Mine will shoot 1" groups with pretty much anything you feed it.

It was once told that the .30-30 is so powerful, it is capable of knocking down 3 lunchroom ladies.

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1. That's all I have at the moment that's suitable for deer. 2. It'd mean a lot to get my first deer with this rifle. 3. I already stated that I plan on getting a different rifle to use as my primary deer rifle

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Don't apologize for using a 30-30. There's nothing wrong with hunting with one, unless you're hunting grizzly bear.

Only a fool would apologize for using one. I can see why it's not ideal for many people, but I would wager over 100 bucks have fallen to the .30-30 at my camp alone.

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They'll work out to ~175 yards just fine, further than a lot of people should even attempt to shoot.

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This is why I was recommending fixed 3X, Why anyone not suffering from macular degeneration would need 7X at 150 yards or under is beyond me.

This tends to make folks think they can shoot far farther than the gun is capable of.

I love both my .35 as well as my .30-.30 but they both have their niche, quick brush busting snap shots is their forte, not fiddling with scopes. JMHO

I'll never understand why people think adjusting magnification is such an ordeal.

Lots of good suggestions so far.

I agree that a 2-7X has advantages not available w/ a fixed power. If the variable is to expensive, a nice 3X or 4X fixed power scope can still kill deer as far away as you can kill them w/ a 30/30. I also agree there's no need for the hunter using a 30/30 to apologize. Actually, to me it indicates the hunter understands the 30/30 has limitations and is willing to operate w/in those limitations. As far as loads, use whichever traditional 150-170 gr load shoots best in your gun that you can regularly find available locally.

OTOH, I'm NOT a fan of the one piece scope rings/base, like DNZ.I tried using such an outfit one time on a T/C Contender but the placement of the rings was not compatible w/ the scope turrets and bells. When available, I prefer a one piece, multi-slot Weaver Base w/ Burris Signature (the ones w/ the plastic inserts) Weaver-type rings. A properly mounted 2 scope rings w/ separate base will be just as accurate, sturdy and more flexible than the monopiece rings/base. I quit using anything other than the Burris Signature rings about 20 yrs ago and don't regret it one bit.

I hunted for years with a 336. It has a 4x40mm fixed power scope on it with see through mounts. All I ever shot out of it was Remington Corelocks. It always killed deer.