Scope recommendation for 45-70 Guide Gun

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Hello,
I think I need to scope my new acquisition, 2007 Marlin stainless 1895GS guide gun. It is currently sporting a Williams peep sight but my near-sighted, tired eyes have trouble focusing on anything beyond the bead. I am thinking a small, low powered scope. What is a good value in such a light scope that can withstand the recoil of a 45-70 round without ruining the internals or without tearing the rail of the receiver? I know there are expensive options out there but I am looking for a value and quality.
I ran a search but did not find anything useful.
Thanks!
 
1-4x Leupold would suit the Guide Gun right down to the ground. 1x is like irons with a single focal plane and 4x will do everything you ask of the 45-70.
 
Any good 1 - 4 or 2 to 6 is perfect. Try to find one that allows you fast acquisition of targets at various ranges. And keep it on the lowest setting until you know you need more. I learned that the hard way.
 
no scope! no scope for guide gun people. jesus...ruin a good rifle. brokeman irons are a good scope for a guide gun. check it.
Jabol said:
Hello,
I think I need to scope my new acquisition, 2007 Marlin stainless 1895GS guide gun. It is currently sporting a Williams peep sight but my near-sighted, tired eyes have trouble focusing on anything beyond the bead. I am thinking a small, low powered scope. What is a good value in such a light scope that can withstand the recoil of a 45-70 round without ruining the internals or without tearing the rail of the receiver? I know there are expensive options out there but I am looking for a value and quality.
I ran a search but did not find anything useful.
Thanks!
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I could check it but you probably have good eyes and I don't and irons just don't work for me despite my earnest desire.

bigdeeberz said:
no scope! no scope for guide gun people. jesus...ruin a good rifle. brokeman irons are a good scope for a guide gun. check it.
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bigdeeberz said:
no scope! no scope for guide gun people. jesus...ruin a good rifle. brokeman irons are a good scope for a guide gun. check it.
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Normally I'd have alluded to coming down with a case of dickdropoffitis for scoping a lever, but seeing as the OP is obviously getting up in years and his eyes aren't what they once we're, I didn't want to depress him with the potential for genital moulting on top of it all!:runaway:
 
BigUglyMan said:
Normally I'd have alluded to coming down with a case of dickdropoffitis for scoping a lever, but seeing as the OP is obviously getting up in years and his eyes aren't what they once we're, I didn't want to depress him with the potential for genital moulting on top of it all!:runaway:
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hahaha, I agree with BUM, however as others have said, the Loopy would be about perfect, here is a VX3 1.5-5x20 that would be a perfect fit for defacing such rifles :p

http://www.leupold.com/hunting-shooting/scopes/vx-3-riflescopes/vx-3-1-5-5x20mm/
 
BigUglyMan said:
1-4x Leupold would suit the Guide Gun right down to the ground. 1x is like irons with a single focal plane and 4x will do everything you ask of the 45-70.
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That's basically the route I opted for.:( For eye sight that isn't quite what it once was and for load testing and paper punching sessions at the range, the scope is a great help.

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The 348 WCF Winchester model 71 deluxe on top and the old 44-40 Marlin 1894 on the bottem don't have and won't have scopes mounted on them. A while back;) you informed me my #### would fall off if I did:p.

On the 2nd, my Marlin 1894GS I've mounted a Leupold 1x4 Vari-X II and on the Marlin 444S, 3rd down, has a 1.5-4.5 Bushnell Scopechief VI. On both rifles, for quick easy access to the iron sights if & when the need should arise, I've used Weaver pivot mounts.

The down side, especially on the 45-70 when shooting uphill using top end loads with heavy bullets, a little more eye relief would make 'things' a little more 'comfortable':redface:.
 
Another vote here for the Leupold 1-4x20. I have one on my 1895SBL and it is perfect. It is mounted in low Leupold QRW's with the eyepiece just barely in front of the rear peep. This setup works wonderfully if you are blessed/cursed with gibbon arms and a giraffe neck. Outstanding rig.
 
Get a fixed 2.5 or 3 power Leupold or Weaver and never look back. :)

You will be amazed at how well you can shoot your Marlin in the thick stuff and dark timber, and also drop big game in wide open fields to as far a you can figure the drop and dope the wind.

Ted
 
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