i have a marlin 30-06 bolt action. i need a scope for it. what would be the best scope for this gun? the area i hunt is swampy m

[meagel]

dont use a scope if your gun has good ol fasioned irons. If it doesnt, id get a redfield widefield with a low variable

[hjohn429]

I have a Leopold 3-9 by 50 and it works great in dense cover. You will probably want something that covers the 3-6x range and has a wide field of view.

[hunt3r]

3-9 by 40 or 50. I personally have never had any problems with 40 mm objective lenses. 3-9 magnification range is pretty standard and is at home in thick woods as well as the open country. I have made the switch from leupold to Nikon. I'm thoroughly impressed with Nikon scopes, and I've shot them all. I have a nikon monarch 3.5-10 and it's about perfect for anything. I've had bad expiriences with bushnell. Don't even think about tasco, simmons and the like.
good luck buddy, and good hunting

[IanS]

I have a Leupold FXII 4 x 33 on my Tikka T3 270. I love it. I hunt the same kind of stuff you do.

[Jere Smith]

I have a Simmons Whitetail on my Remington 700 30/06 Sighted it in 7 years ago, fire 3 shots to check zero so far have not had to change a thing.

[Jere Smith]

Meant to say I fire 3 shots every YEAR to check zero. thend several more for Practice.

[rudyglove27]

Agreed with Beekeeper and + 1 for you sir!!!