Scope for 1895G (45-70)

[Scott Bear]

Just wondering if anyone had any recommendations for a scope to put on a Marlin 1895G (18.5" barrel)?

What kind of range and accuracy are you getting from yours? Similar to a 30-30?

Thanks,

Scott.

 

[NolanOsborn]

I have the regular model 1895, but it wears a Leupold m8 4x, and shoots nice tight groups at 100 depending on the load. I have found Hornady leverevolutions to be incredibly accurate, my cheap cast handloads less so.
I have also had a reddot and a cheap Bushnell on it, accurate nonetheless.

 

[geologist]

I went with a Leupy FXII 2.5x28 in Burris low QD Zee rings. It shoots 1.5" at 100 yards with Leverevolutions.

 

[ben hunchak]

I've seen scopes (at least 1 leupold) scrambled from heavy loads in the .45/70, 480grain at 1900 fps if I remember correctly....so I give them a miss and opt for peep sights on heavily loaded 45/70s. You don't want this to happen for the first time , on a big game hunt, remember, what can go wrong...will!!

 

[NolanOsborn]

Ben makes a good point, as blasphemous as it may be mine wears an xs ghost ring/ rail combo under the scope.

 

[Amphibious]

go with the scout scope. i have no problem hunting to 200yrds with mine. It once wore a 2-7x33 VX2, but I never took it off 2x....

 

[Danny Boy]

Iron sights wouldn't work for me any longer. I have a Bushnell 3200 2-7x on my 1895 for quite a few years.

As long as you know the bullet drop, it is good to 200 yards.

 

[H4831]

I currently have a Bushnell 3200, 1.5 to 4, at the Bushnell warranty shop, after my standard 1895 45-70 scrambled it.
A year before that the same 45-70 scrambled a good quality, older, low power variable Redfield.
What do I reccommend for a scope for a Marlin 45-70? One that has a good warranty!

 

[tikka]

Leupold VXIII 1.5-5x20 sits on my 45-70

 

[Danny Boy]

I currently have a Bushnell 3200, 1.5 to 4, at the Bushnell warranty shop, after my standard 1895 45-70 scrambled it.
A year before that the same 45-70 scrambled a good quality, older, low power variable Redfield.
What do I reccommend for a scope for a Marlin 45-70? One that has a good warranty!

I didn't know 3200 series had a 1.5-4x scope. Anyway, mine is working fine, I never had any issue with any of my 3200 scopes. Thay are excellent values for the money you spend.

My last three purchases are VXIII as I like them better plus that I can afford to spend the few extra bucks now.

 

[lledwod]

Peep sights would be my first choice, a weaver k3 would be my choice of scope, supposed to be tough and my 2 been flawless for the past 10 years.

 

[MattLS]

Try a Burris Fullfield II 1.75-5, they are reasonably priced.