Nikon Omega on a Marlin lever ?

Just my opinion but I don't like a full size scope with a large objective on a lever gun. Aside from the size and weight it just looks nasty. (My opinion). I'd rather have (do have) a short straight tube scope like the Leupold 1-4 or 1.5-5 (or whatever maker you like). If you're hunting in thick stuff a thick reticle really stands out and makes for easy target aquisition. Hope you're loading it up with cast bullets.
 
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Nikon Omega scopes are designed for muzzleloaders, and thus the ballistic reticles are calibrated accordingly.

IMHO, not a good match for your Marlin.

http://www.nikonhunting.com/products/riflescopes/omega

FWIW, I have a Bushnell 3200 Elite 3-10x40 Compact on my Marlin 336 30-30, set up with Burris Signature rings and Leupold one-piece base. Quite happy with it...

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big boar said:
Just my opinion but I don't like a full size scope with a large objective on a lever gun. Aside from the size and weight it just looks nasty. (My opinion). I'd rather have (do have) a short straight tube scope like the Leupold 1-4 or 1.5-5 (or whatever maker you like). If you're hunting in thick stuff a thick reticle really stands out and makes for easy target aquisition. Hope you're loading it up with cast bullets.
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My sentiments exactly. Giant scopes are ludicrous on a levergun.
 
That should work well, provided that you verify the range at which each individual crosshair zeros by test firing. Don't expect to just slap it on, sight at 100 yards and then trust to blind faith that the other lines on the reticle are doing what the manual says they will. It may help you utilize the full capabilities of your gun and load, but it won't turn a short- or medium- range cartridge into a long-range wonder.
 
jjohnwm said:
That should work well, provided that you verify the range at which each individual crosshair zeros by test firing. Don't expect to just slap it on, sight at 100 yards and then trust to blind faith that the other lines on the reticle are doing what the manual says they will. It may help you utilize the full capabilities of your gun and load, but it won't turn a short- or medium- range cartridge into a long-range wonder.
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True enough. Ballistics for the .45-70/.450 Marlin probably aren't all that far off of modern muzzleloaders anyway, so the Omega's reticles may line up not too bad. Hadn't thought about this aspect...

Nikon generally makes pretty good scopes, and the Omega should look good on a lever gun.
 
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I just had the scope,rifle and mounts kicking around. I liked the 5 inch eye relief of the Omega and it fits on the 1895M nice. The Ballistics problably are not that far off like sir springer said. I was looking at the hornady Ballistics charts and the 450 and the modern muzzleloaders are close.
 
To the OP, take a run over to www.nikonhunting.com and click on the "Spot On" link. This is our ballistic match software. Three easy steps and you can calibrate your Omega scope to the cartridge you are shooting. That way you won't have to worry about the fact that it is technically a muzzle loading designed scope.
 
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