I have pretty much decided on A Nikon prostaff 2x7 scope for my 336 ss. Is there any problem with it being A shotgun scope? I know the paralax is set at A shorter range. They are in my price range $129. at wally world.

Thats a great price! I personally have been looking at a prostaff in matte blue 3-9x40. I've held one of those nikons with the BDC reticle. What GLASS! It beat the leaupold scopes ive ever held, even the higher end ones.

Currently I have one of those bushnell sportsman 3-9x32 shotgun scopes on my 336w... came on my rifled barrel for my mossberg 500... I put the Redfield on the 500 and am now looking for something else for the 30-30. As far as shotgun scopes on rifles, seems to me they would be prefered for their high recoil absorbing charecteristics. Just my $0.02.

Good luck on whatever decision you make... Nikon are some great scopes for the money.

 

I still believe anything greater is a terrible waste of money

 

I have one shotgun scope, a 1.5 - 4.5 on my 1894C. I notice no difference in the scope. The parallax is set at 75 yards. Not a problem. I may buy the 2 - 7 Nikon for my 444.

 

Good pick up, good scope. I have a Nikon ProStaff, 3x9x40 on my Sav 99. That puppy is a realy nice scope.
Team that up with some Lever-E ammo (if you haven`t already) and your go to go.

 

That's funny, I have the Nikon 3 X 9 Prostaff rifle scope on my 20 gauge slug gun. No problems whatsoever. The Prostaff is very good glass. Can't say the same thing about the Monarch though, my .300 Weatherby chewed one of those up.

 

I have the same scope and I love it. Compact and very clear and bright!! You will enjoy!! Sorry I have the 2x7 Monarch. Still a nice scope!

Troy

 

I have the Nikon Prostaff 2-7x on my 336SC in 30-30, and like it a great deal. The eye relief is just right, despite the fact that it's a shotgun-type scope. The clarity is superb, the adjustments work well, and I've never had a problem with paralax out to 100 yards. There are plenty of good scopes out there at price points both above and below the Prostaff, but if you are comfortable with this price range, i doubt you would ever regret your purchase.

 

Should I buy another Marlin, it will be a 2 x 7 Prostaff. The size is perfect for the Marlin. My current Marlin sports a Nikon 2 x 7 Monarch. The only reason it does not have the Prostaff is because I got a great deal on the Monarch.

Personally, I have never shot above 6 power or see the need to. Taken multiple deer past 300 yards with my 30-06 on 6 power max.

 

I have a Prostaff Nikon on my 7mmX08 and it has been great. I don't think you can go wrong with the setup you are contemplating ;D ;D

 

I have on too and it is as good as any I ever had and I've had a lot of scopes. Buy it and enjoy!

 

What is the eye relief on 7X?

 

I have both the Nikon Prostaff 2-7 and the Leupold VX1 2-7 The Leupold is much clearer using the guns apart I had always thought they were close .When I got them on the bench at the same time I was surprised how much clearer the Leupold was costs 70 or 80 dollars more I have had no problems with either one

 

Thanks for all the replies. Will this work with weaver bases and low mounts?

 

Thanks for all the replies. Will this work with weaver bases and low mounts?

I can't say for sure, since I don't have one of those Nikon scopes to check with. But if it is similar in size to a Leupold VX-1 2-7x33, then sure. I've got one mounted on my 336 with the Weaver base that came with the rifle and a set of Leupold low profile QRW rings. Works great, no problem. The profile is low, and yet there is still enough clearance between the scope and the rear sight -- it'll even fit (albeit just barely) with the rear sight folded up.

 

Good question. The housing on the Nikon Monarch is too large to allow the bolt to cycle on a CZ 550 with low mounts (but OK with the higher mounts) but don't know if that applies to a Prostaff and a 336. Sounds like it is worth checking before you leave the store.

 

I use a Nikon Prostaff on my .308 and it is terrific. Very clear and takes the vibration of traveling on my quad well. Have not had to re-zero it since I put it on three years ago.

 

Thanks for all the replies. Will this work with weaver bases and low mounts?

It will. That is exactly what I have on my 336 and it works great.

Not sure if anyone else ever had this problem but the back lens of my Nikon used to fog up really badly in the cold the first few times I tried it, worse than some other scopes I own. Some fog eliminator fixed that but it was irritating for a while.

 

I have the exact shotgun scope on my 336 35 Rem for 4 years. I think other than he paralax the cross hairs are also a bit thicker than a rifle scope.

I also bought a second one and put it on my daghters 336 30-30 last year. Both have held zero well.

I too have a problem with the rear lens fogging. It seems very sensitive to temp. When cold it seems the warmth of your face and certaintly your breath almot instantly fogs the lens. But this also happens on other scopes at least to me.

What type of "anti fogging" solution did you use to stop the fogging?

 

I believe it is called Nikon Fog Eliminator but will have to check. I ordered a pack of it when I got another scope.

 

I had a nikon monarch fixed 4x scope. I stupidly sold it and I am kicking myself. I have never seen a better 4x scope yet. you should do fine with that prostaff.

 

I have a Nikon Prostaff 4x on my 336 in 30-30. It is a great scope and has good eye relief. Seems I can get on target quicker than any other scope to date. But also like the 2 x 7 scopes in Leopold, Bushnell, or Nikon. So feel you have made a great choice. ;D

Cascade Jinx

 

You know, I been sittin on the back porch scoping deer a bit today and I gotta say this again "I still believe anything greater than the prostaff 2-7 is a terrible waste of money".

As I glass deer in various locations from dark brush to open heatwave fields a get verry dissappointed with my Leupolds, Swarovski, and even a nikon monarch when compared to that gem.

A terrible waste of money indeed.

 

My neighbor has a 2-7 Prostaff on a slug gun and really likes it. I have seen this scope talked about on several other boards and it always gets good reviews. I think its time to get one myself.

Dale

 

I've got one on a Savage 99F in .358 Win.
Absolutely love it....