Drilling for scope

[nidahunter]

I previously have inherited my grandfathers 30/30,which currently has open sights. I have been told not to have it drilled for a scope as it may reduce the value of the gun. To me it is more valuable if i can hunt with it instead of having it sit in the safe and not be used. With that being said, what is the going rate to have it drilled and tapped for scope mounts? Does anyone have a reputable gunsmith in Northern Idaho that could do it for me? Thanks for any advice, would probably put a 4 power on it or possibly a 1x5. I just dont trust hunting with it w/out a scope due to my eyesight.

 

[TheJason]

I don't know price on it, but I used Mountain Shadow Arms for some gunsmithing and was happy with the work.

A fixed 2x or 3x would work well for what you're wanting.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Leupold-M8-...335319?hash=item3ab7c66397:g:ZQ8AAOSw7FRWW2Cw

 

[Pinecricker]

Just because it doesn't have a scope, doesn't mean you can't hunt with it.

There are some situations where open sights are an advantage too.

 

[Ben Lamb]

Just because it doesn't have a scope, doesn't mean you can't hunt with it.

There are some situations where open sights are an advantage too.

Agreed.

Also, look for a peep sight. Lever guns are plenty accurate with irons out to 200 yards. Peep sights make them more so, and many levers are already set up to accept them.

Remember as well that if this is a top-eject Winchester, it doesn't take a scoping well, and you'd have to mount a scope far forward. If you do go down that route, make sure to get an extended eye relief scope.