Optic recommendations for 1895 marlin. Peep or scope?

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I recently picked up a new 1895 gbl. My main use will be for elk in the thick stuff in the wet belts of the B.C. interior. Most of the time we get our bulls in less than 50 yards but I have reached out to just over 400 yards with my 300. I would like to be able to reach out to possibly 200 yards as a maximum with the 45-70. What do you guys recommend for a sight on these? I am torn between a low power variable and a peep sight like a Williams fire site or a Skinner.
 
Might consider a scope with a ballistic reticle like the Nikon Omega BDC 250 3-9x40mm. Capable of 200+ m shots calibrated with the Nikon Spot On app and accurate range estimation. :cool:

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For the hunting conditions you describe I would recommend a 3-9 of some kind. If you are presented with a shot in the heavy growth you describe, target acquisition is much easier with a magnification capability... A small target such as a space between two trees is hard to pinpoint with a peep sight.
 
I had a Leopold 2-7 on my old 1895 , worked great . I'm putting a scout scope on my current guide gun , mostly to avoid getting hit in the head with heavier loads . Aperture sights are good , but you can't beat a scope in low light situations .
 
Markus said:
I recently picked up a new 1895 gbl. My main use will be for elk in the thick stuff in the wet belts of the B.C. interior. Most of the time we get our bulls in less than 50 yards but I have reached out to just over 400 yards with my 300. I would like to be able to reach out to possibly 200 yards as a maximum with the 45-70. What do you guys recommend for a sight on these? I am torn between a low power variable and a peep sight like a Williams fire site or a Skinner.
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200y on game?
For me it would be a Low power Leupold. 1-4 or 1.5-5
 
I have an XS Lever Scout Mount which works fine with a non-extended eye relief scope. Just position it to the rear on the rail and the scope eyepiece is forward of the hammer.

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Marlin 1895 GBL with Bushnell Legend Ultra HD 1.75-5x32mm
 
Slamfire said:
I have an XS Lever Scout Mount which works fine with a non-extended eye relief scope. Just position it to the rear on the rail and the scope eyepiece is forward of the hammer.

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Marlin 1895 GBL with Bushnell Legend Ultra HD 1.75-5x32mm
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I really like this setup! Very nice.
 
GMC403 said:
200y on game?
For me it would be a Low power Leupold. 1-4 or 1.5-5
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Yeah maximum would be 200 yards I think. My hunting partners pack the standard magnums setup for the longer shooting. I have a few mags to choose from for the days I am hunting alpine or slides and cut blocks too. Just wanted a new toy.
 
Could put both scope and peep on same rifle as I have a marlin with that set up. I use a low power scope with quick detach rings and a side mounted peep. Could also make your own peep sight and drill and tap a location on scope rail
 
Straight 4X Leupold.Sighted in 2" high at 100 yards,the thick part of the lower crosshair is dead on at 200 yards with 350gr Hornady.
 
Why not use both? The scope allows you see a target that's partially obscured by brush, or in marginal light, to say nothing of the advantage of the aiming point and the target appearing on the same focal plane, whereas in rain, fog, or heavy snow, the ghost ring might be a better option. The better QD rings have pretty good zero repeatability, provided you put a similar amount of torque on the levers each time the scope is mounted, or if you prefer, uber expensive cam-lock rings provide repeatability commensurate with their price. I believe XS has a rail with a flip up ghost ring which should be a pretty good system since the ghost ring isn't removed from the rifle while the scope is mounted, and is instantly availalbe one the scope is removed.
 
anglia2 said:
I had a Leopold 2-7 on my old 1895 , worked great . I'm putting a scout scope on my current guide gun , mostly to avoid getting hit in the head with heavier loads . Aperture sights are good , but you can't beat a scope in low light situations .
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Yes you did, past tense! He he, shoots great now with a 1-4 leupold euro 30 😀
 
anglia2 said:
I had a Leopold 2-7 on my old 1895 , worked great . I'm putting a scout scope on my current guide gun , mostly to avoid getting hit in the head with heavier loads . Aperture sights are good , but you can't beat a scope in low light situations .
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This is the route I went with. Leupold 2-7×33. It's a real pleasure to shoot. Recoil is quite manageable with 325 grain hornady lever revolution loads.
 
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