45.70 optics?

[Darris doois]

Ok. Who puts a scope on thier 45.70. Just acquired one from this site and debating if I should scope it or just practice more with open sights

[Island Idiots]

http://www.huntingbc.ca/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=7962&stc=1

[Spy]

This scope http://www.huntingbc.ca/forum/showthread.php?156195-Vortex-Rifle-Scope would be a great scope for a 45-70 the red dot has 10 different brightness settings, gets you on the target real quick.. Leopold VX-r scopes will do the same thing.

[canishunter22-250]

I use a combination of an XS Ghost Ring and a Leupold 2-7x33 depending on what I'm doing with the gun. I really like both options.
Don't have it set up with quick-release mounts but just swap it season to season depending on my intentions.

I've used red dot sights and cant stand them personally. Much prefer a low power scope with duplex reticle.

[Redthies]

I’m running a Skinner peep for tight stuff, and have a quick detach mount for a Nikon 1-4x for 100 yards and up. The scope goes on and/or off in seconds and holds a zero every time.

My 1895GS just runs Ranger Point Precision fibre optic Cloverleaf on the rear and a skeletonized factory hood over fibre optic on the front.

[swampthing]

I have my peep sight dialed in and use a scout scope with quick detach mounts as well.

[tigrr]

Bush whacking I like open sights. Field hunting I wish I had a scope. Low light open sights suck. Especially on a big black bear.
Buy the best low light scope you can afford. A 100 or 200 yard shot doesn't need a z-z X 56 power scope.

[Redthies]

Bush whacking I like open sights. Field hunting I wish I had a scope. Low light open sights suck. Especially on a big black bear.
Buy the best low light scope you can afford. A 100 or 200 yard shot doesn't need a z-z X 56 power scope.

This is exactly why I’m running a peep with a QD scope. Peep for quick and close, slap the scope on in 10 seconds for that “oh, there’s one across the slash” type shots.

[r106]

Skinner peep for me

[Redthies]

Skinner peep for me

Did you go with the Express? I have those on both my Henrys, and his LoPro II on my 336BL. My 1895 GS is wearing RPP.

[Keta1969]

My eyes are shot for open sights. I went with a weaver scout set up on my 44 mag. Once I got used to it I really like it

[MRP]

Nothing under 33mm for low light. 4x40 is hard to beat. Price and light gathering.

[Darris doois]

Great info. Thx guys

[Biggestfish]

Take a look at Leopold FX-II 2.8 x 28mm scout

[REMINGTON JIM]

I Used a 2-7 x 33 Leupold on both my 45-70 Gov and my 450 Marlin ! LIKED it a Lot ! RJ

[swampthing]

Nothing under 33mm for low light. 4x40 is hard to beat. Price and light gathering.

The large objective low light thing is a myth. A 1x4x20 can be just as bright as a scope with a 56mm bell in low light

[r106]

Did you go with the Express? I have those on both my Henrys, and his LoPro II on my 336BL. My 1895 GS is wearing RPP.

Gun came with them so not 100% sure, I believe so. Its on ruger no 1. But i do want a set for my 336

[Bustercluck]

A friend of mine just put a hollosun reflex (I think it’s a 510) on his 45/70. He’s pretty happy with it so far. He just mounted it and made two range trips so far.

If it were my choice, i’d go with a red dot or a fixed power like the leupold fx series. I had one on my 375 H&h. before.

[Rayne]

I just got a 2.5 x 28 Leupold for mine. Works great.

[sed8ed]

Not to threadjack but did you guys get the skinner sights locally? I've been looking for one for my custom MXLR and haven't had any luck so far, nor can I seem to order one from the states.

[Rotorwash]

I ran a 4x fixed luepold. I like it but wanted to go back to the xs sight since its my peep sight trainer for my bigger rifles.both were good. I could only get 3 moa with the luepy and around 6 with the peep. thats just my crappy skills with peeps showig

[Redthies]

Not to threadjack but did you guys get the skinner sights locally? I've been looking for one for my custom MXLR and haven't had any luck so far, nor can I seem to order one from the states.

I’ve got a spare Skinner LoPro II (dovetail mount) sitting on my bench. New in the package if you want it. Otherwise, you can order direct from Andy. I used one on my 336BL in conjunction with a receiver rail QD mounted Nikon 1-4x20.

[northof49]

VX-R 1.25x4 with Warne QD rings on mine. Easy on and off to use open sights depending on situation.

[Spy]

This scope http://www.huntingbc.ca/forum/showthread.php?156195-Vortex-Rifle-Scope would be a great scope for a 45-70 the red dot has 10 different brightness settings, gets you on the target real quick.. Leopold VX-r scopes will do the same thing.
Anyone have a decent 3-9 x 42 in Leapold I would be willing to trade my vortex listed above + $$$ for the right scope. Pm me.

[Vini]

Out of curiosity, does the quick detach mounts keep the accuracy? My simple mind says it would be out of alignment. I have no experience with these mounts

[northof49]

Out of curiosity, does the quick detach mounts keep the accuracy? My simple mind says it would be out of alignment. I have no experience with these mounts

Yes if you go with good mounts. I go with either Warne or Talley. I typically go with Talley screw lock detachable on my mountain rifles because I don’t like the levers sticking out and keep hex wrench with my spare scope so can replace damaged scope in the field with one pre-signted if need arrises. On my marlin levers that I run with detachable rings I like Warne QD in medium height and they work well for me. Others likely work well too, I just haven’t tried them as I’m happy with Talley/Warne

[sed8ed]

Redthies, thanks but i'm looking for the express sight in stainless. Who btw is Andy? I should probably know that name but it's not ringing a bell.

[nelsonob1]

I have a red dot on mine. Works great on moving targets as you maintain FOV. Best to buy a good quality one.

[REMINGTON JIM]

Out of curiosity, does the quick detach mounts keep the accuracy? My simple mind says it would be out of alignment. I have no experience with these mounts

I had no problem with on off on my marlin 95g or my blr - i used warne and leupold qd rings on warne steel base's those cheap weaver sh*t bases are junk ! RJ

[338edgehunter]

A low power variable scope like a 2 to 7 or a 1 to 4 would be your best bet. I see alot of votex and Leopold in that range

[Steelpulse]

Had a low power leupold on one for a while. Got a few deers with it. All good