So I scoped my 45-70

[NolanOsborn]

Took a scope I had and put it to the marlin, I am quite happy with the results!
Bushnell Trophy 1.75-4 x 32 on some standard weaver mounts.
If anyone is curious the black stock sleeve is neoprene and hold 6 rounds.
There is also a limbsaver slip-on until I pick up a pre-fit.

 

[NAA]

Nice!

I have a similar Marlin .45-70 and was contemplating a 2-7 Leupold compact. I do like Bushnell Trophy scopes, though, too.

Does your Trophy scope have the regular duplex reticle or the circle X reticle?

NAA.

 

[NolanOsborn]

Circle X. It's OK.
I bought it for a quick fix scope to use my savage 30-06 for deer season ( In background)
But the savage action is long, and it is a compact scope. The scope moved over to the Marlin, and the Savage will likely see a 3-9 Bushnell Elite or Leupold vari 2.
This scope is much better suited to this set up.

 

[Johnn Peterson]

Looks like a good set-up and nice shooting. I have a Marlin 1895GS but knowing what I know now, I wish I had the pistol grip stock and curved lever like yours as mine's a little hard on the fingers with hot loads and heavy bullets. I've put a Leuplod 1x4 VARI-X II using a set of Weaver pivot mounts for quick access to the open sights should the need arise. For heavy loads and jacketed bullets I like the 405gr Remington or 400gr Speer and cast with possibly lighter loads, a 405gr BB and a 420gr GC.

 

[BigUglyMan]

The most important thing you can do is grab hold of your dink firmly. Give several stout tugs on it to ensure that it isn't going to fall off.

 

[Johnn Peterson]

The most important thing you can do is grab hold of your dink firmly. Give several stout tugs on it to ensure that it isn't going to fall off.

You're hurting my feelings again. Eyesight not being quite what it used to be, the scope on a couple of the lever guns helps especially load testing. Oh, I checked and it's as firmly attached as ever. I do have a couple without scopes for the 'puritan' shooting days.

 

[NolanOsborn]

At this point I only have a 3 hunting rifles, and I want to maximize their capabilities for me. I know a guy with a rather nice old 1892 in 38-40 that I hope to one day scoop up, and fear not, it will not have any modifications. I really love levers and intend to buy lots more to have with irons, its just hard to buy em in college.

At least it isn't painted

 

[NolanOsborn]

By the way, Is that a 71 John?
Its a beauty.

 

[Johnn Peterson]

By the way, Is that a 71 John?
Its a beauty.

That it is, a model 71 Deluxe. Not long ago I picked up a set of original sling swivels for it.

 

[H4831]

I know, lever guns just don't look right with scopes on them. BUT, the darn things are so accurate in 45-70 calibre, that is seems a shame not to be able to take full advantage of the accuracy, and one just can't, without a scope.
Johnn, glad to see that "Bruce" filler works.
The target shown here, at 100 metres, which Kjohn reminds us old guys, is a bit more than 100 yards, was five gas check fired, then circled. The next five on top of them, all 420 grain bullets, were flat base and all had the same charge, 45 grains of 4895. In this particular case the flat base did a bit better.

 

[Johnn Peterson]

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Johnn, glad to see that "Bruce" filler works.

That it does and I still have a sizeable quantity. I have the unlimited loan of a 'goodie' to try more of those cast loads in and I'm in the process of trying to purchase it.

I 'need' it.

 

[NolanOsborn]

John,
I fondled one quite like that in a shop a few months back. Heavy as hell, but beautiful.

P.s - If you are ever looking to rid yourself of that darling 71, give me a jingle

 

[Johnn Peterson]

John,
I fondled one quite like that in a shop a few months back. Heavy as hell, but beautiful.

P.s - If you are ever looking to rid yourself of that darling 71, give me a jingle

Over the years, there've been a number of guns I've sold then kicked myself for doing so and then basically, repurchased the same again. The model 71 is one of that long distinguished line. The first one was a standard model, this one is a deluxe and a keeper.

 

[Grizzlypeg]

Very fine looking rifles you have there.

 

[daddylonglegs]

Johnn: I can help you purchase that beautiful Sharps. Just sell me your old Marlin 1895!
Cheers,
Len

 

[Johnn Peterson]

Johnn: I can help you purchase that beautiful Sharps. Just sell me your old Marlin 1895!
Cheers,
Len

My 'hurdle' in getting the Sharps isn't the dollar value but in convincing my shooting buddy to sell it. Is it the old Marlin 1894 in 44-40 you're interested in

or the 'new' old Marlin 1895GS in 45-70?

 

[jjohnwm]

I've got to compliment Johnn Peterson on his gun photography...always in focus, perfectly exposed, properly lit, nicely composed, good background and usually some nice little "props" to make the shot perfect. Nolan Osborn and H4831, nothing to complain about with yours either...maybe not as artistic, but the effort is made to produce a good photo with no distracting elements that displays the subject well.

Compare that to the typical crappy shots we see...a dirty, uncleaned gun, leaning against the chipped paint of a basement wall, standing on filthy linoleum, perhaps set off by a pile of dirty laundry and/or a heavily used cat-litter pan...you get the idea. These shots are usually out of focus and taken with a cell phone, perhaps to mask the identity of the owner of the hairy set of toes seen at the bottom of the frame.

Sorry for the highjack, had to vent...now back to the discussion...

 

[H4831]

Thanks for the comments, jjohnwm. I have always noticed too, the excellent detail Johnn gets in his photos. A gun is quite hard to get, actaually, because of glare with so many methods of lighting.
Sometimes I too, try to get artistic, but then we lose the detail of the late 1800s 25-35.

 

[Johnn Peterson]

I've got to compliment Johnn Peterson on his gun photography...always in focus, perfectly exposed, properly lit, nicely composed, good background and usually some nice little "props" to make the shot perfect. Nolan Osborn and H4831, nothing to complain about with yours either...maybe not as artistic, but the effort is made to produce a good photo with no distracting elements that displays the subject well.

Compare that to the typical crappy shots we see...a dirty, uncleaned gun, leaning against the chipped paint of a basement wall, standing on filthy linoleum, perhaps set off by a pile of dirty laundry and/or a heavily used cat-litter pan...you get the idea. These shots are usually out of focus and taken with a cell phone, perhaps to mask the identity of the owner of the hairy set of toes seen at the bottom of the frame.

Sorry for the highjack, had to vent...now back to the discussion...

I thank you kindly. The first object of taking pictures of some of my firearms was just, in addition to other descriptive details, as an identifying photographic record of each, such as;

Next came a few of a firearm coupled with the results of a hunt, like;

Then, a few with more of both a scene and including a firearm;

I have a w-a-y-s to go to catch up or even to come close to the scene quality of photos posted by Bruce and Win 38-55.

And a special thanks to Bruce, his expertise and patience in teaching me how to post photos.

 

[NolanOsborn]

Thanks jjohnwm, though I must admit I am not exactly proud of the image I posted on this thread. It is merely a documentation shot, after mounting and cleaning. Pictures like the ones above, and this one below are lazy.

When I have some time and creativity on hand my pictures look more like this.

1895 Pre Scope

Spanish 12g double, sold it in the summer

Savage 114 Euro pre-scope