Scope for a Marlin Model 60

[SlipperyShooter]

I'm looking for an inexpensive scope to put on a new Marlin Model 60. Plan to use for groundhogs and general plinking.

Some requirements/wishes:

1) relatively inexpensive (I'd like to stay around $50; $100 max)
2) variable power (3-9)
3) Made in USA, or at least Japan (basically, "not china")

I liked the looks of this scope, but Bushnell tells me it's made in China......

http://www.bushnell.com/general/riflescopes_22rimfire_76-2239.cfm​

Appreciate the recommendations.

 

[fixyurgun]

Tasco Pronghorn 3x9x40,works very well for me. Jim
Sorry, missed the made in usa part(senior moment I guess)

 

[DerHossMeister]

I have a Simmons 3-9x32 on mine.

To meet all of your criteria, save price. I'd say to get a Burris Fullfield II 2-7x35. Comes with a lifetime warranty too.

http://www.opticsplanet.net/burris-2x-7x-35mm-fullfield-ii-scopes.html

 

[hksw]

I'd like to stay around $50; $100 max...Made in USA, or at least Japan (basically, "not china")

Does not compute.

I'm sorry to say that for the specified price range, you will not find a scope that will meet criteria #3.

 

[13.45]

you might be able to turn up a used Leupold or Burris for just a bit more than your listed price range, and you'll be very pleased that you did

 

[bowl443]

I went thru the same thing about a month ago with my older Marlin. I believe it's an 85 model that holds 18 in the tube. Did all my research for about a month and decided on this one...

http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=887219

I bought this one and love it. The rings/base it came with fit perfectly.

If not for the China thing, I would highly recommend it.

 

[Fast Frank]

Some of the Chinese scopes are pretty good these days...

The Mueller APV is just a little more than your quoted price range, but it's well worth the money.

Check it out here>> http://www.muelleroptics.com/products/lists/rimfire-scopes.html

 

[aka108]

Tasco World Class 3x9. Mil Dot. Maybe a little over 50 bucks. Under 100 dollars whatever you get will be from China.

 

[rangerruck]

look for a simmons, top of the line. should be made with american , and european parts, assembled in china. I am trying to think, Now meade telescopes bought out several scope companies, including, simmons, and redfield, and burris , I think. Only one of them is made totally in america or europe, and not assembled in china. Otherwise, try to find a old weaver scope, , if not, a Bushnell banner or a dusk/dawn series, though parts made in america /europe, are assembled in china. Also try millet scopes, they may be 100 percent american. otherwise go nikon or pentax, or go to a gunshow, and find some old tasco or bushnell glass, made in japan.

 

[rangerruck]

Oh yeah, check out Swift as well.

 

[absolute0]

An older used Weaver variable should fit the bill nicely.