[jabberwo]

Hi,

Have a new-to-me JM 1894 coming my way soon. With the aging eyes and desire to develop accurate loads I want to mount a scope. Looking for recommendations for a good quality scope for the money. Worried about getting the right eye relief.

Thanks,
Jab

 

[kingstrider]

Scope choice is very subjective but my personal preference is the Leupold 1-4x20 or 1.5-5x20 variants.

 

[rapidroy]

I just got a couple Leupold Rifleman scopes (3 X 9 X 40mm) to put on one of my .30-30s and a .35. Excellent quality, very reasonably priced - I used to pay max price for scopes and do not do that any more - I find that these Rifleman scopes do the job quite well and do not break the bank. Nikon has some pretty well-priced scopes that are very nice too - look at the ProStaffs. Most of my Nikons are Monarchs (very good, but a trifle pricey), and I have looked through some Prostaffs and they are very nice also, and not as expensive. AND - welcome to the forum from Southwest Louisiana!!!!!

 

[Youper]

This is highly idiosyncratic. I would prefer first a Leupold VX-2 2X20. My second choices would be a Weaver or Leupold 4X or 6X.

 

[Marlinjunkie]

Good advice on the scopes. I can't add much to that.

Welcome to the forum, glad to have you with us.

 

[MSUDAWG]

I prefer the Leupold Vx-I or Vx-II 2-7x33 scopes. I have them on all of my levers. Nice clarity, hold zero, and don’t overpower the look ok of the rifle.

 

[navajo]

I like either a 1-4 X 24 or a 2-7 X 33.
For an 1894 I would think that would fit the bill just fine.
I'd keep it low profile as I could.
A 24 or 33mm will make that easy.
Lot of quality brands out there now.
Leupold, Vortex, Nikon, Weaver, Burris....
I try to steer clear of the china made stuff.

 

[Da Duke]

I don't scope many '94's but when I do it's a fixed 4X or 1X4 at least 32 objective. Weaver, Burris, Redfield or Leopold. I've even found old TV screen Redfields that are in good condition on the cheap.

 

[Downbeach]

Welcome aboard from Delaware. I'm a Leupold fan myself, and would probably look at the VX-Freedom 2-7 x33, but there's a lot of good options available.

 

[white fox]

The Weaver 1-4 is a nice scope that looks good. Should do you well.

 

[Marlin 30-30]

I just recently mounted a Leupold FX-II Ultralight 2.5x 20mm Rifle Scope at 6.5 ounces with a DNZ base to my 1894 .44 mag. Its a very light, low, and compact set up and gives me the needed magnification for my aging eyes without being over magnified.

 

[papabear]

My scoped Marlins wear either a Red Dot, 3X or 4X with two exceptions. I put a 3-5-10 A O Leupold on my .219 Zipper, mainly because I already had it, not being used, and saw no reason to buy another scope. The other is that one of my Mounties wears a tiny red dot most of the time, but it also has a Leupold 3-9 EFR Ultralight for special occasions such as giving target rifles some real competition.

 

[Ssg3000]

I have just installed the new Leupold 1.5x4.5 with the Pig rectical great scope well priced and looks great on the 1894c.

 

[Boobarzo]

I have a Leupold VX1 3-9X40 on my 1980 Marlin 1894C.Clear glass.holds zero.Don’t care for the turrets much.
On on one of my Henry steel H012 357mag,I mounted a Nikon Buckmasters 3-9X40.Glass is clear.Holds zero.Turrets are great.I like it better than the Leupold because it is more user friendly.But shooting out to 100yrds either scope works great.
Both sell for under $200

 

[Cowboy23*]

Scope choice is very subjective but my personal preference is the Leupold 1-4x20 or 1.5-5x20 variants.

Excellent choices as they are not big, give just the right amount of magnification and eye relief, and are very rugged. I have one on a 1903A4 30-06 bolt rifle and it has been rock solid.

 

[Blkhawk45]

Have you considered a peep sight like a Skinner or Williams? I'm 66 and find the Skinner I have on my 1895 really good.

 

[two80rem]

As already stated, scope choice is very subjective, my preference is for low power variables especially on a gun like the 1894.
I don't think you'll find eye relief to be an issue on the 94, most scopes today are pretty generous and the mounts usually have enough room to accommodate all but the shortest or longest of eye relief.

 

[Click Click Boom]

Scope choice is very subjective but my personal preference is the Leupold 1-4x20 or 1.5-5x20 variants.

I have both of those on Marlins plus a Vortex Diamondback 1.75x-5x by 32. For less then $200, the Vortex has good glass.

 

[410er]

All my Marlins get 1x4 or 1.5x5 LEUPOLD .

 

[1894 Scotland]

March 1-8x24 FFP - March Optics® - Home of the World's Best Rifle Scopes
Small, light(ish), 1 power for ret-dot type both eyes open shooting and 8x for off the bench load development. Great optics and first focal plane so you can use the same hold over points at any magnification. Perfect all-rounder.

Kev.