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TimW
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Posted: November/20/2013 at 07:26 |
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I know at this point at least one gift I'm getting for Christmas and that is going to be a Marlin 1895GBL 45-70.
If this is an old discussion, my apologies!
This will be a bear and whitetail hunting firearm. My expectations would be 100-125 yards for
a long shot and 25-30 yards for short shots. I need a scope under $250 with good eye relief, clear optics, good field of view, and a variable magnification of 1-4 and not exceed 2-7. Any suggestions based on your experience?
Thanks,
Tim
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martin3175
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I have 2 Marlin 1895's .. Fun guns ... In your budget I like the Bushnell Elite 2-7 .. Tough little scope with rainguard as an added advantage
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Marine24
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I mounted a Leupold Var X III 1.5-5x on mine but that is out of the budget, but I like the Vortex Crossfire 2-7x scope.
My Guide Gun was hunted from a stand plus as a brush gun in the swamps of NC, so both eyes open capability was important. What I like about the Vortex is that is has a very generous eye relief, which is important on the Guide Gun, particularly if you pair it Garrett's Hammerhead ammo.
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SVT_Tactical
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I would step up to the vortex diamondback and pass on the crossfire. better build and glass.
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koshkin
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I would be looking at these:
Keep in mind that if you use full house loads, then the Bushnell Elite 2-7x32 and Vortex Diamondback 2-7x35 might be a bit short on eye relief. Personally, I think less is more and I would be looking at scopes that top out at 4x or 5x for this application. If it were me, I would stretch my budget just a little and get the Nikon Monarch 1-4x20 with the #4 reticle. I think that is a perfect match for 45-70. ILya
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TimW
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I believe the choice has been narrowed down some. Of the following, what would be the plus and minus for the scope on my rifle?
http://swfa.com/Redfield-2-7x33-Revolution-Rifle-Scope-P44467.aspx http://swfa.com/Leupold-2-7x33-Rifleman-Riflescope-P1996.aspx http://swfa.com/Leupold-1-4x20-VX-1-ShotgunMuzzleloader-Scope-P51851.aspx http://swfa.com/Leupold-2-7x33-VX-1-ShotgunMuzzleloader-Scope-P51849.aspx http://swfa.com/Nikon-1-4x20-Monarch-3-Riflescope-P61591.aspx |
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TimW
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http://swfa.com/Vortex-175-5x32-Diamondback-Rifle-Scope-P10827.aspx
I actually added a couple of more to the list.
So based on two above and 5 in my previous post, how would you rank them
for that 45-70.
Thanks guys,
Tim
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koshkin
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Leupold VX-1, Leupold Rifleman and Redfield Revolution are the same basic scope with different cosmetics.
If you like that scope, pick the one with the most visible reticle. Personally, I would rank them in the following way: 1) Nikon Monarch 1-4x20 with #4 reticle 2) Vortex Diamondback 1.75-5x32 3) Redfield Revolution 2-7x33 with Accu range reticle ILya |
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08Cayenne
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I have a couple of levers scoped for shorter distances, I like the Zeiss Conquest 3-9 x 40. With my 45-70 I bought the XS sight system ghost ring irons. No problem at 100 to 150 yards for large game and quicker, for me, for shorter shots.
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TimW
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Let just say for the price and with the opportunities I had to examine
some of the recommendations, so far the 2-7 Redfield Revolution has been the one I like best. Since I'll likely be ordering from the internet, what bases and ring size would be correct for the Redfield scope? Thanks, Tim
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Urimaginaryfrnd
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I have the stainless version http://www.marlinfirearms.com/Firearms/bigbore/1895SBL.asp which has the scout type mount from XS systems that comes standard on the stainless gun. I mounted an aimpoint 9000L with 2moa dot on the first one which my son now has and the second one has open sights for now but I am a big fan of the aimpoint on this rifle because it tends to be a defensive weapon after dark when in areas where there are large preditors.
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Urimaginaryfrnd
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If I didnt use the aimpoint I would probably stay with the scout style set up and use the Leupold scout scope to have the long eye relief. I would probably use Warne Rings Probably the low rings but call SWFA (972) SCOPE-IT (972-726-7348) and ask them.
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I have one of these on a 45-70. There is none better for what you want.
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