Vintage Weaver T-30 Scope DOM, Value, & Use?
I recently came into possession of a vintage, excellent-condition, Micro Trac Weaver T-30 scope in its original box. I know very little about these target tubes, so I'm looking for some expert opinions on the scope's DOM, potential value, and possible hunting uses.
Here are the scope's details: It's marked T-30 and has a serial number of 3144XX. It's blued steel with a 1" tube, 19 9/16" in length, and comes with a 3" sun shade. Reticle is fine cross hair type and the glass is clear, bright, and unblemished. Scope has the exposed, target-style Micro Trac adjustment knobs and they turn smoothly, without any binding. Other than the very slightest of rear ring marks on the bottom of the scope, it is unblemished and looks new.
The box is yellow with black lettering and is marked WR Weaver Co OLIN, El Paso, Tx, 79915. There's no paperwork in the box and both exterior end flaps are missing. Scope and sun shade are enclosed in the original styrofoam packing material.
Like I said, I know very little about the "T" variety of Weaver scopes. Can anyone tell me DOM and potential value? I'm not a competitive target shooter, but I am a varmint hunter. I have a Winchester Heavy Varmint Model 70 chambered in 220 Swift that I could mount the scope on, but is the 30X fixed power going to be a detriment in the field? I've heard these scopes are very particular when it comes to eye position and relief. Would I be better off selling the Weaver T-30 and buying a variable power scope to mount on my Model 70?
Again, would appreciate any thoughts and recommendations. Thanks in advance for your help.
Here are the scope's details: It's marked T-30 and has a serial number of 3144XX. It's blued steel with a 1" tube, 19 9/16" in length, and comes with a 3" sun shade. Reticle is fine cross hair type and the glass is clear, bright, and unblemished. Scope has the exposed, target-style Micro Trac adjustment knobs and they turn smoothly, without any binding. Other than the very slightest of rear ring marks on the bottom of the scope, it is unblemished and looks new.
The box is yellow with black lettering and is marked WR Weaver Co OLIN, El Paso, Tx, 79915. There's no paperwork in the box and both exterior end flaps are missing. Scope and sun shade are enclosed in the original styrofoam packing material.
Like I said, I know very little about the "T" variety of Weaver scopes. Can anyone tell me DOM and potential value? I'm not a competitive target shooter, but I am a varmint hunter. I have a Winchester Heavy Varmint Model 70 chambered in 220 Swift that I could mount the scope on, but is the 30X fixed power going to be a detriment in the field? I've heard these scopes are very particular when it comes to eye position and relief. Would I be better off selling the Weaver T-30 and buying a variable power scope to mount on my Model 70?
Again, would appreciate any thoughts and recommendations. Thanks in advance for your help.
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Stroebel's book, circa 2000. Dates DOM, between 1980 & 84. His estimated value circa 2000, $175- $225. Check fleabay for current actual selling prices. Lots of Weavers show up on fleabay.
From my experience with fixed power spotting scopes. I can't see a 30X scope used for hunting. To hard to pick up the animal your hunting, at variable unknown distances. With a scope of that magnification.
To me it would be used as a target scope, for known distance shooting.0 -
"To me it would be used as a target scope, for known distance shooting."............These were very good scopes in their day. the 30x would be good for 'group' shooting or possibly prairie dogs. 0 -
imo,, would not be a varmit hunting rig scope to carry in field as stated. It would be a great scope to put on a period rifle or bench, target shooting. The old steel cased Weavers have a following and I think you would be north of 250 on the f-bag,,but you have to pay about 25-30% of various fees in selling there. 0 -
I used a T25 for awhile. Wasn't as clear as a Leupold BR model, but worked well for target / varmint use. I really liked the adjustment knobs. 0 -
Like alot of shooters I use period correct scopes on older rifles, the Weaver would be quite the set up on a Remington 788 rifle in 222 or 223. Using it on the Winchester 70 HB in 220 Swift would be a nice combination too.
Eye placement on the higher powered scopes can be a bit of a challenge, but then again so is the limited field of view. For kerplunking woodchucks I think it would do well. A 6 to 24X might be a better set up though. I think you could get about $250.00 for it.0
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