Post by: syoungs on January 28, 2020, 02:40:23 PM
Was thinking about putting a scope on the 45-70 before this fall.
redfield has a 2-7x33 that gets decent remarks on other forums that I was considering, but I'm open to other suggestions as well.
Would like to keep it to either a 1-4, 2-7 or fixed somewhere between 2-3 power.
I use this gun as a brush gun when bear hunting, and will keep the shots under 125 yards or so with a peep (due to eyesight), but wouldn't mind being able to push that out to 200 with an optic.
I typically use vortex products, but ive had a few bad experiences with quality on their scopes, and I'm thinking my 350g handloads would probably shake a diamondback apart pretty quick!
Post by: doubletall on January 28, 2020, 03:14:45 PM
Post by: Rat44 on January 28, 2020, 05:48:14 PM
They are usually pretty bright and well suited to the shorter range of the 45/70.
I had a 2 3/4 Burris Fullfield shotgun scope on my 1895 and it worked good enough I moved it to my short barreled 30/06.
Post by: BULLBLASTER on January 28, 2020, 06:40:15 PM
Post by: kselkhunter on January 28, 2020, 06:50:47 PM
For me, smaller scopes better suit lever guns from a cosmetic perspective. But that's just personal preference/opinion.
Post by: ckr on January 28, 2020, 06:55:00 PM
Post by: syoungs on January 29, 2020, 02:17:01 PM
I like the idea of the lower power scopes for sure, not only in function, but aesthetically as well!
Probably keep my eyes out for a FX-II 2.5 or a leupold 1-4.
I was also kicking the idea around of re-installing the factory rear sight, and using some sort of quick disconnect system, so I could pull the scope if needed. My wallet may not let me do that at this point though, I only use this gun in rare circumstances, so justifying nicer optics and options is tough or me.
Post by: yorketransport on January 29, 2020, 02:41:50 PM
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Post by: BigGoonTuna on February 02, 2020, 08:07:43 AM
Post by: tgray on April 09, 2020, 11:44:45 AM
Perfect timing for this question. I just mounted up this week a Leupold FX-II scout scope in quick detatch rings from Wild West Guns. Sweet setup.What light do you have on your setup here and how do you like it?
Post by: headshot5 on April 09, 2020, 01:06:13 PM
Post by: Caseknife on April 12, 2020, 08:45:59 AM
It'd be pretty hard to pass up a Leupold VX-freedom 1.5-4x. :tup:
I've got the same scope when it was marketed as the Pig Plex, wonderful scope for my Ruger Ranch 450 BM.
Post by: BigGoonTuna on April 12, 2020, 08:55:38 AM
Post by: jdb on April 12, 2020, 09:30:36 AM
Post by: CaNINE on April 17, 2020, 07:41:02 AM
Perfect timing for this question. I just mounted up this week a Leupold FX-II scout scope in quick detatch rings from Wild West Guns. Sweet setup.What light do you have on your setup here and how do you like it?
tgray sorry I missed your question.
The light is a Surefire Scout. It was an expensive light but it's capability is very impressive. It's the only weapon light I own. I've had it for many years and move it around to different guns as needed. It's mounted on the 1895 using the Wild West Guns rail which was a cinch to install.
Post by: tgray on April 18, 2020, 02:32:43 PM
Thanks for the reply, looking for something that will work great on minePerfect timing for this question. I just mounted up this week a Leupold FX-II scout scope in quick detatch rings from Wild West Guns. Sweet setup.What light do you have on your setup here and how do you like it?
tgray sorry I missed your question.
The light is a Surefire Scout. It was an expensive light but it's capability is very impressive. It's the only weapon light I own. I've had it for many years and move it around to different guns as needed. It's mounted on the 1895 using the Wild West Guns rail which was a cinch to install.
Post by: tgray on April 18, 2020, 07:00:29 PM
great thanks, Looking for something to put on minePerfect timing for this question. I just mounted up this week a Leupold FX-II scout scope in quick detatch rings from Wild West Guns. Sweet setup.What light do you have on your setup here and how do you like it?
tgray sorry I missed your question.
The light is a Surefire Scout. It was an expensive light but it's capability is very impressive. It's the only weapon light I own. I've had it for many years and move it around to different guns as needed. It's mounted on the 1895 using the Wild West Guns rail which was a cinch to install.
Post by: Goshawk on May 07, 2020, 09:38:42 PM
Perfect timing for this question. I just mounted up this week a Leupold FX-II scout scope in quick detatch rings from Wild West Guns. Sweet setup.
My Compliments!
Post by: jerry6WR on May 11, 2020, 10:41:07 PM