444 MARLIN: ..shotgun scope..?

A shotgun scope is about perfect for that gun. If I were buying one it'd go with a 1-4X20. They are more compact and at 1X give much better eye relief and field of view. I think 4X is almost too much power, useful on the longest shots, but way too much up close where the gun is used. But if that is what you have it will work.

check out the toby bridges 3x9 black powder scope by hilux optics,natchez shooters supply.should be bdc for the 444 marlin as trajectory should be the same as 50cal black powder and 45/70

I've got a 2x7 Nikon on my ruger 45/70

.444 Marlin Scope Choices

I've never tried a shotgun scope but I do agree with low powered compact scopes on lever action rifles. I have a Leupold 1.5-5x on my 444P and an old steel tube ElPaso Weaver K2.5 on my 1895G. Both work well (the Leupold is much brighter). A scope that is designed for the recoil of a 12 gauge shotgun should be ok but I don't know how long a $60 scope will last on a rifle that recoils the way a .444 Marlin does. It may work out great but I would be concerned about it failing during a hunt.

That Simmons will be great for your 444. I have a Sun Optics 2-6x28 on there now but had a Simmons pro hunter on my H&R before - moved it to a slug gun since:

Leupold's MARK AR 1-4X

hilux makes a 2x7x32 long eye relief scope
http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&ke...=aps&hvadid=7000702302&ref=pd_sl_3wswcw0tdl_b
https://search.yahoo.com/yhs/search...&hsimp=yhs-att_001&type=att_pc_homerun_portal

I've used the Leupold scout scope on my 30-30. I forget the formal name - some like IER intermediate eye relief. It has 2.5X power and is fine for hunting. XS sights makes a rail for it as it mounts about 4 to 6 inches more forward than a conventional scope. There are a few other manufacturers who make them as well and some are 1-4 power as well.

I use a 1.5-5x40 on mine and it works great out to 200 yds, as far as I typically shoot it.

the Black Spot said:

Looking at a simmons prosport 4x32 shotgun scope for the 444. Anyone used a shotgun scope? Figured i would get longer eye relief with a shotgun scope. Thanks.

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I would not bother with shotgun scope at all. This here can be used on both rifles and shotguns.....

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Nikon Monarch 3 1-4x20 with #4 reticle. The fov at 1x is beautiful 93ft at 100 yards.