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    Posted: April/26/2004 at 00:36

Am looking for a scpoe for a Marlin 45-70. Want low power with larger field of view. Would black powder scopes with stand the recoil? Or am I better off with a regular Burris or another brand "rifle" scope?

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Chris Farris Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: April/26/2004 at 10:47
Shotgun or black powder scopes are not any less robust, they are designated as shot gun or black powder because of the power range and where the parallax is set.  Many have a heavier reticle for closer range hunting.  The Leupold 1-4x20 Shotgun / Black Powder would be nice on your 45/70.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote martin3175 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: January/22/2005 at 09:45

 Have a Marlin 1895 SS and it wears a Elite 4200 1.5x6...fits perfect, ideal power range, great optics,and low to bore.....

Other scopes of similar range will work,,

 

Blackpowder/ shotguns scopes generally only differ by being parallax free at 50 or 75 yards instead of 100 or 150 yd.s ,,,Stick to good scopes in the 2x7 range and you'll be happy.

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote riverrat Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: January/22/2005 at 23:04
 A buddy of mine has a1.5-4.5x32mm Bushnell Banner on a .45/70, with plenty of rounds downrange. No problems and a clear scope for the $$$. Other's have also had good luck with this scope on similar rifles. Thinking about trying one on my NEF .45/70 really soon!
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote caveman Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: May/02/2005 at 17:07
The 1-4x20 is great and the nikon 1.5x4.5 ultrawide is even better.  Don't forget V3 for $150, it's all you really need!
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The V3 is listed for $140 in (competitor)'s latest flyer.
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Correction--$130.
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