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Offline Sierra Sherpa

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Good .45-70 scopes
« on: May 19, 2013, 04:11:05 PM »
What scopes are you all using on your .45-70s?  My straight tube 30mm Eagle Eye optics scope will not focus no matter how much I twist the focus ring; the crosshairs are sharp but the target is not.  I've reviewed the Handis pic thread in the FAQ but a lot of the pics were either moved or deleted.


Any info is appreciated.  Pics too.  Thanks.
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Re: Good .45-70 scopes
« Reply #1 on: May 19, 2013, 05:12:46 PM »
I've got one of the old leupold 4x compacts on mine.  plenty of magnification and best of all about 4" of eye relief.
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Re: Good .45-70 scopes
« Reply #2 on: May 19, 2013, 05:36:36 PM »
Love my weaver 4x32 shotgun scope.  Has about 5" eye relief.  Think they maybe hard to find right now.  The Mueller hybrid looks like it would be a good one at a reasonable price.
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Re: Good .45-70 scopes
« Reply #3 on: May 19, 2013, 06:25:22 PM »
Check out Simmons Pro-Diamond shotgun scopes, there are a lot of them around.I am very pleased with them.

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Re: Good .45-70 scopes
« Reply #4 on: May 19, 2013, 07:26:04 PM »
Unless your eyesight is really bad, try a peep sight.  I put one on my .45-70 and I wouldn't replace it with a scope unless my vision gets really bad if get's that bad, I won't be able to drive to the range so there won't be much shooting anyway...

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Re: Good .45-70 scopes
« Reply #5 on: May 19, 2013, 09:19:18 PM »
Check out Swift scopes. As good a Leupold and alot cheaper. If you do - get the Premier model.  I'v had one on my 45/70 for years with no problems. I have the 1.5 to 4.5 scope.  http://www.eabco.com/Swift01.htm
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Re: Good .45-70 scopes
« Reply #6 on: May 20, 2013, 01:37:44 AM »
2 x 7 Leupold ;D   You can find good deals on them sometimes and plenty of eye relief.  The only time you have to pay close attention is if you are shooting HOT loads!


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Re: Good .45-70 scopes
« Reply #7 on: May 20, 2013, 02:04:52 AM »
My Bushnell Elite 3200 3x9x40 that's now on my 45 LC Encore used to sit on my 500 S&W Mag Encore. It'll handle anything the 45-70 can dish out. JMHO, but it's a very good quality scope without paying big bucks.
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Re: Good .45-70 scopes
« Reply #8 on: May 20, 2013, 02:18:04 AM »
I've been using a 1-4x leupold shotgun scope, with heavy duplex crosshairs for years.  I even transferred the scope from my 45-70 guide gun, and used it on my ruger no. 1, for my trip to Zim., back in 2011.  The scope has always done a stellar job.


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Re: Good .45-70 scopes
« Reply #9 on: May 20, 2013, 02:59:30 AM »
I bought my .45-70 used.  It came with a Simmons 3-9x50.  I thought it was going to be junk and that it would shoot apart, but it didn't, and I'm shooting very hot loads.  I don't know what they sell for, but it can't be much.  It is bright, clear, and has held up well.  The eye relief is generous and no problem with scope eye :D .  It doesn't wander and I've made some very impressive long shots with it.

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Re: Good .45-70 scopes
« Reply #10 on: May 20, 2013, 03:03:11 AM »
Ihave a Redfield Revolution on my Ruger 1S, affordable and it works great.
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Re: Good .45-70 scopes
« Reply #11 on: May 21, 2013, 10:07:45 AM »
All right, thanks fellas!  Great leads for my research.  Much appreciated... ;D
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Re: Good .45-70 scopes
« Reply #12 on: May 21, 2013, 04:19:58 PM »
I have a Mueller Hydrid 3-9X40 on one of mine... it is a nice sleek low-profile scope, with great optical clarity... and not expensive. Mueller is also a site sponsor.
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Re: Good .45-70 scopes
« Reply #13 on: May 22, 2013, 08:39:17 AM »
The old El Paso Weaver 2.5 and 3X non-belled ocular have been my standard for so long that they just seem normal. If I lost 'em I would get one of those new fangled ones with small bells and not too much magnification that sits just forward of the hammer and be very happy.
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Re: Good .45-70 scopes
« Reply #14 on: May 22, 2013, 08:54:45 AM »
I like Leupold's fixed power scopes.  They are rugged with long eye relief.  Also, Weaver fixed power are good.  I am fond of the 6 power, but the 4 power works well, too. 
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Re: Good .45-70 scopes
« Reply #15 on: May 22, 2013, 12:25:48 PM »
Quote from: twoshooter on May 19, 2013, 06:25:22 PM
Check out Simmons Pro-Diamond shotgun scopes, there are a lot of them around.I am very pleased with them.

i'm with ya 2Shooter, been manya critter took from these parts witha 4x pro-diamond sg.
 a great choice i'll tellya for tha 45&70 ;) or any shoot'n iron within itsa limits................... 8)
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Re: Good .45-70 scopes
« Reply #16 on: May 22, 2013, 01:45:31 PM »
Like I stated in yor other thread- Simmons pro diamond 4x. For 40$ you won't find a tougher scope. Probably wont for twice that much $$
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Good .45-70 scopes
« Reply #17 on: May 23, 2013, 02:58:49 AM »
Barska AO Air Rifle.
Excelent optics.
Paralax correction from infinity down to 5 meters.
Designed to take the brutal and wicked kick of magnum spring  air rifles, therefore, perfect for the kick of the 45-70. 
Ticks on the cross hairs somewhat matching ballistics of 45-70, 22lr, high speed .22 pellets, etc.
About $40.00 in Amazon.

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