45-70 Marlin Dark series Scope options...

[Foxer2373]

In the past used a red dot for my 45-70, I am curious if a 1-4 1-6 or 1-8 would work well or not.

Size and weight are a concern, looking mid to high end for either, think Aimpoint for RDS and Vortex-Nightforce as a range for price for variable scope.

If weight didn’t matter I’d just go back to a Viper pst 2 1-6 but it’s stupid heavy. Hence looking at the nightforce.

No clue as well on Reticle and what would work best on a 45-70 for drop holdover.... most shooting done inside 100y but would like a 300y option.

Don’t know if any Eotech style optics that the bullet drop ring would work to hold over as well.

Thanks for any suggestions.

 

[DMS1]

Leupold 2.5x ultralight. 6 ounces, clear and bright, holds up to heavy loads...

I just posted a pic of mine mounted on my 45-70 BL here:

https://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php/1889975-The-Best-45-70-lever-action-rifle

 

[Foxer2373]

Thanks for the suggestion,,, however due to the super low cheek weld of the Marlins I’m looking for a 1x option as it’s my bush gun, only want the magnification if I’m hunting with it, which would only be bear season.

 

[Runt]

Consider the Leupold VX-R series. Many reticle options through the custom shop and option of add CDS Zero Stop locking turrets calibrated to your load.

 

[dero338]

I have a leupold 1.5-4 scout on mine and its great. Can keep both eyes open and target acquisition is even faster than with the gost sight

 

[Firas]

I also have a 1.5-4x Leupold on my 45-70 and I love it but I am thinking swapping it over to a scout style scope to match my 32spl since I find that much quicker

 

[Foxer2373]

Thanks, I really don’t like forward mounted scout scopes, if I was gonna go with that I’d just put a red dot or micro red dot on her.

Still looking for a 1-4x or 1-8x but either they cost a fortune or they weigh a ton... or both lol.