Scope for a 444 Marlin lever action

[wisconsinteacher]

What scope would you get for a Marlin lever in 444? I am thinking something in the 1-4 or 2-7 power? I will use the rifle for deer drives and sitting over bear baits. I do know I want a scope and not a peep or open sights.

 

[2muchgun]

Mine wears a Leupold VX3 1.5-5x20 heavy duplex. Love it.....

Have one on a 35 Whelen as well. Great scopes....

 

[2muchgun]

I am pleasantly surprised by the new VX-1 2-7x33 shotgun scope with HD. Put one on a 35 Rem. They make it in a 1-4X also. Lotta scope for the money....

 

[Bernie P.]

Either something in the 1-4 range or a reflex RD.For deer drives quick pick up is a must.

 

[AWS]

The VX-1 1x4 is a nice scope, I just put one on my drilling. Impressive FOV and it can be mounted very low. Comparing it to my VX-2 the only difference I can see is the click adjustments and once my hunting gun is sighted in the caps only come off if I change loads and the hash marks on the adjustments work as well as counting clicks.

 

[Stu Farish]

Leupold 1-4x20 on mine.

 

[Kizmo]

I have a Leupold VX-6 1x6 with the firedot reticle on my Marlin .45-70 and love it.

 

[Dixiedog1]

I have a Bushnell Elite 2-7 with Firefly reticle on mine and it works great. Excellent glass for a fair price.

 

[mutthunter]

One more for the VX1 2x7x33. I thought I was just being cheap when I put one on my 1895guide in 450 Marlin. Turns out to be an amazing piece of glass for the price. Light, reliable, made in the USA, doesn't break the bank either.

 

[DANNY-L]

I have a leupold 1-4 on my marlin 375win and it's perfect.

 

[wisconsinteacher]

Any thoughts on the 1-4 Leupold shotgun scope?

 

[2muchgun]

Would work well. Parallax can be changed if no likey as is.....

 

[Bernie P.]

No exp with their shotgun version but after around 25 years using the VX-II 1-4 exclusively for deer in cover I've no complaints.

 

[wisconsinteacher]

After doing some reading, I am leaning towards the 1-4 Leupold shotgun scope.

 

[beagler]

Leupold VX-3 1.5 X 5 on my Marlin 1895 GBL 45/70

 

[2muchgun]

Wow is that mounted far back. Is your stock too long for you?

 

[Bernie P.]

Doesn't look like there's much if any room left between the rear ring/turret.

 

[Riflemann]

I love to see other guys with a 444! I have a Leupold VX II 2-7x33 on my 444S and I think it is the perfect setup, almost all of my shots have been taken with the scope on 2x power. I am looking at putting this same model scope on a 45-70GS that I just purchased this summer. Good Luck with your Big Bore!