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I'm asking because I have a Marlin 7000 varmint rifle I use for plinking and potting gophers/moles/squirrels (where legal) I rarely shoot at anything beyond 100yds- typically much closer, like around 50 yds. Currently I have a cheap 3x9 scope on it, but I don't really like it much and think I might like the additional eye relief of something like a Vortex Strikefire or similar red dot instead. I don't want to spend more than $200. For those not familiar with a Marlin 7000 (now discontinued) it's similar to a 795, except it has no open sights and a heavy bull barrel/target barrel. I like the rifle- much more than my wife's 10/22, and just wanted some opinions from people that have used red dots for this type of application or if you guys think I'd be better served with a traditional scope. Anyone?