r/canadaguns • u/NoEgg9917 • Aug 09 '26

Buy recommendations Marlin 1894 SBL Optic

Looking for recommendations on an optic for the SBL in .357 magnum.

Ive been looking at the Primary Arms SLX and GLX series. Ive never used a red dot before on anything and would prefer something with an actual zoom. I only range shoot so far and my club has 0-50, 100 and 200 yard ranges although I don't expect the 357 to be useable at 200 yards.

Front runner is the GLX 2x Prism scope since its really compact but there doesn't seem to be anywhere i can see one in person.

Has anyone used the glx 2x on one of these before? Any other recs?

I also don't want the gun to look ridiculous, its such a beauty.

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u/NoEgg9917 Aug 12 '26

I found this pic on a marlin owners forum from a few years ago where the commenter put a Burris 2x20 pistol scope on it like a scout scope. Looks really nice.

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u/Whispersfine Aug 17 '26

Makes it front heavy tho. Once fully loaded the gun will be front heavy for sure.