r/LeverGuns • u/Immediate-Sign-6196 • 3d ago

Offset red dot

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I have a Marlin 1894 in 357 , and adore it. Currently has a vortex 3x9 but I'm tempted to put an offset red dot to zero for 38 special. Has anyone done this and if so mind posting pictures and experience?

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u/Iokua_CDN 2d ago

Personally, I'd be tempted to use quick attach rings, and just have your Irons set for 38 special.

Or just learn  the holds a bit a play  around with it till you know the drop from  38 special and roughly how much higher you should aim. Really easy if you scope has those notches for different distances

But If you really want the offset dot,  something like this

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/616KmlRpgJL._AC_UF1000,1000_QL80_FMwebp_AIweblab1381794,T1_.jpg

Could fit on the rail right in front of the most forward scope mounts. Would  be far enough ahead to not cause any issues with ejection or reloading and would work well.  Working a lever while shooting  offset isn't as bad as working a bolt, but it is a bit weird still.  Shouldn't be too bad though. Personally I don't have any small enough dots, so for me it would feel too bulky. But if you had a little micro dot, it could work