Non Military looking red dot

[Dumptruck]

I just got a new to me 30-30 and need a site for it (my eyes are getting old I guess). I was going to go with a peep site but was wondering if there may be a non military looking dot sight that may work.

 

[broncoo]

aimpoint makes red dots specifically for hunting asweel as mil/le

 

[rascal1]

I have a sight mark red dot for sale if u like, it looks a bit military however.

 

[rascal1]

I have a sight mark red dot for sale if u like, it looks a bit military however. Most do.

 

[J996]

You could paint it Barney purple!

Just kidding, here's Aimpoints Hunting lineup.
h ttp://www.aimpoint.com/us/segmentval/hunting/

 

[deegee]

The Leupold Prismatic 1x looks more like a short standard hunting scope than a red dot.
Available as a Prismatic Hunting or Prismatic Tactical.
Plus it has a fixed reticle like a standard scope, with optional removable red led reticle lighting.
I have a Prismatic Tactical on my XCR-L and prefer it hands-down over the Aimpoint PRO or EOTech XPS (that are both now sitting in their boxes on the shelf).

http://www.leupold.com/hunting-shooting/scopes/prismatic-riflescopes/prismatic-hunting-1x14mm/

http://www.leupold.com/tactical/scopes/tactical-prismatic-riflescopes/prismatic-tactical-1x14mm/

I wish Leupold made one of similar size in a 1x-4x magnification.

 

[CNADNSL8-5]

Some that come to mind:

Burris Fast fire
Leupold Deltapiont
EOTech MRDS

 

[Can-down]

Peeps work well.....have you used them before?
What kind of mounting options does your 30-30 have?

 

[TDC]

Do tell. What makes an optic "military looking"? And why does it matter?

Tdc

 

[arcstarter]

I have a Aimpoint Micro H1 and I love it. It doesnt really look like a military accessory and it is super lightweight.

 

[JPOHLIC]

I put a Bushnell First Strike red dot on my daughters .50 cal muzzle loader and it works great out to 100 yards. I also have a new-to-me 30-30 and was thinking of putting one on it as well.

 

[Dumptruck]

Peeps work well.....have you used them before?
What kind of mounting options does your 30-30 have?

It is the basic barrel mounted sliding style. There would be drilling for whatever I do. Because it is not AE I worry about mounting on the receiver and really don't want a tang mounted peep. Red dots (and I suppose scout style) sights have good eye relief so could be mounted in front of the action. I am really liking the look of the leapolds but the are pricey.

 

[Can-down]

What rifle do you have? Most Marlins and Winchesters are drilled for side mounted receiver peeps ( two small screws).
If you get a rail mounted on the barrel the Bushnell Trs-25 is a good inexpensive red dot.

 

[Dumptruck]

Winchester 94. I will check for the screws tonight.

 

[Can-down]