Rifle Scopes (Concluded) Scope recommendation for lever action rifles

[DangerDave]

I plan to hunt with a Henry side gate or a Marlin dark series model 1895 (both chambered in 45-70). What are some good glass options under $1000?

In the last two hunts, targets were shot within 150 yards. Looking for this one big ass buck and the distance might be 300 yards or within this year.

 

[Chief_Rick]

I like a 1-4x LPVO.

My personal favorite for Marlin 1895 is the Trijicon AccuPoint 1-4x24 Riflescope (TR24-3G).

German #4 Crosshair w/ Green Dot, Tritium / Fiber Optics. Great glass.

Several other high quality LPVOs near your price point.

 

[FuhQ]

90’s Marlin 1894 SS .44 Mag. EGW Rail, Vortex Strike Eagle 1-8x24. Works awesome!

 

[OlivierFR]

Leupold VX5-HD 1-5 could be the good option!

 

[roostercogburn98]

I had a SMRS2 pro on a marlin 336 in 35 Remington last year. Worked well.

 

[KYAggie]

If you plan to run your 45-70 as fast as possible, you might want to consider a scout scope like the ones from Leupold or Burris. I have a non-ported JM Guide Gun in 45-70 with a 2.5x scout scope. It shoots my 325 Hornady Leverevolution loads just over 2000 fps and it kills on both ends; I would not want a conventional scope on it. It also will group three shots in 1 moa with them all touching. The first time it did that, I thought it was a fluke, but it wasn’t, it will do it over and over.

If I were looking at scout scopes today, I would look at the 1.5-4 Leupold or the 2-7 Burris. If you go with a conventional scope, look for long eye relief and be careful.

 

[Gunny89]

Another vote for the Leupold Strike Eagle 1-8x24.

 

[ramslammer]

Vortex strike eagle!!! Can’t beat the Guarntee

 

[DangerDave]

90’s Marlin 1894 SS .44 Mag. EGW Rail, Vortex Strike Eagle 1-8x24. Works awesome!

Another vote for the Leupold Strike Eagle 1-8x24.

Vortex strike eagle!!! Can’t beat the Guarntee

What about this one right here? Has better ratings compared to the Strike Eagle.