Scope recommendation

[BullOnParade]

Hey everyone, I'm looking to mount a scope on a Mare's Leg/92 lever action/.357 (full stock).

Things I know: longer eye relief, mostly used in dense bush so an illuminated 1-4 or 1-6 is probably more than enough. Current set up is a RDS, I just want to add a bit of range when the terrain opens up a bit ... And let's say less than $500 Canadian.

I have no real experience with quality optics (not that my budget is "quality" range), I mostly shoot pistol with irons, black rifles with red dots, and I have one of my dad's old hunting rifles with a cheap 3-9 on it. I've watched Magpul Dynamics long range shooting video and learned a lot, but I don't think I need a ffp mil dot for this application.

Any input is appreciated,
Cheers

 

[Boomer74]

The effective range of 357 Mag isn't much more than 100 yards, even from a 12" barrel... It's a pistol cartridge.

 

[chappy]

i would be looking for a luep 2.5 or 4x or one of ny favorites luep 2x7. easily found in the ee's.

 

[kc34]

Given it's limited range I would go with a little red dot sight and call it a day!

EDIT: Sorry didn't read your post completely, you already have a red dot on it.....