Onesock

I am thinking of purchasing a Weaver k4 2.5X
for my Marlin 444. I think this should be a good scope for bear hunting. Any thoughts?

DennyF

If the new Weavers have the same model designations as the originals, you'd actually be looking at the K2.5. The K4 would be a four power.

My 70s vintage 444 Marlin had a K4 steel "El Paso" Weaver on it when I got it used about 25 years ago. That scope has been on a sporterized03AI for almost that long now, as I wanted a peep sight on the Marlin. Also have a similar K2.5 on a 22 Hornet, both scopes still work fine.

I hear pretty good things about the new Weavers, wouldn't see anything wrong with one of themon the Marlin for bears. Critter acquisition is pretty quick with either the K2.5 or the K4, in my experience.

eldeguello

Well, you CAN'T buy a 2.5X K4, because a K4 is 4X! But you could buy a Weaver K2.5!

While I have no experience with the current Weaver K models,the old steel-tube, made in USA Weaver K modelsare good scopes. Durable and optically sufficient for their intended use. I have used Weaver K models in powers from 1X to 10X, and still have several of them onsome rifles. They may not be as good as the latest Leupold top-of-the-line scopes, but they still perform their intended duties.So on rifles I don't use every day anymore, they will stay put! As a matter of fact, I even use a couple of old Weaver J-scopes.