eyes ain't what the used to be

[BUSTER51]

My eye sight is not what it used to be ,what is the best scope to use on my 1895M (450 Marlin) and I don't want a pistol scope or a scout scope .I will never shoot over 200 yards and will need a lot of eye relief. my budjet is $200.00 to $400 for the scope and mount. it will need to be able to get a quick sight picture up close just in case .I want to do it right the first time so if I have to strech my budjet a bit I can.

[Golsovia]

With that kind of budget, I'd buy the 2 1/2X Leupold and Leupold mounts - offset rears- and go. I presently use the no-longer-manufactured Weaver 2 1/2X. It seems like a good scope and has help up so far. It is easier on the budget, but is, unfortunately, no longer made. I would prefer the even better Leupold if I had the money.

[victorcharlie]

I'm pretty happy with the Leupold VX III in 1.75X6X32.  It has a fair bit of eye relief and a wide field of view.

Jon at the opticzone hase them for $399

http://theopticzone.com/detail.aspx?ID=2889

[davem270win]

I asked this very same question here a few weeks ago. I went with the Leupold 1 - 4x Shotgun Scope with heavy duplex reticle, using Warne mounts. Plenty of eye relief.

[Winter Hawk]

Golsovia,

I use a Weaver K2.5 on my Model 88 winchester.  They are still being made, just not in USA.  Mine says Japan on it.  Check out the site:

http://www.weaveroptics.com/pg10/pg10.html

-Winter Hawk-

[Golsovia]

Golsovia,

I use a Weaver K2.5 on my Model 88 winchester.  They are still being made, just not in USA.  Mine says Japan on it.  Check out the site:

http://www.weaveroptics.com/pg10/pg10.html

-Winter Hawk-

Yep, I see them still at their website - I don't recall if they pulled them for awhile; they may have. Try find them at the dealers though. I had just bought one before I heard they quit making them. Upon learning of their end, whether true or not, I tried to buy a couple more. Sold out. Sold out. Sold out. I finally found two more at MidSouth and bought them. I don't know who, if anyone, has them now.

Now, neither Midway nor Mid South nor Grafs carry them. Too bad.

[ScoutMan]

Look at the Leupold "Ultralight" 2.5X. It has eye relief of 4.9"

That being said, don't sell short a ghost ring  rear and post front. I have the XS setup on a Ruger Compact. Make sure the post front is wide enough. Mine is.100" and could be wider.

Benchmark:
Age: 70
Right eye: 20/30
Left eye: 20/25

SM

[Mac11700]

My eye sight is not what it used to be ,what is the best scope to use on my 1895M (450 Marlin) and I don't want a pistol scope or a scout scope .I will never shoot over 200 yards and will need a lot of eye relief. my budjet is $200.00 to $400 for the scope and mount. it will need to be able to get a quick sight picture up close just in case .I want to do it right the first time so if I have to strech my budjet a bit I can.

I would use a set of Warne bases on it...I didn't the last time when I got my XLR...I went with the standard Leupold turn in front..windage rear base...Bad Mistake...the rear failed on it....From now on...the 2pc. Warne steel bases is what I use...Rings...if you don't plan on utilizing you sites anymore...I say go ahead and get the Warne rings as well...if your going to use your sites...then get a set of Warne quick release or Leupold quick release weaver style rings...both work great...and won't move..With the standard Warne rings and bases you'll have about $50 bucks give or take..and Cabella's have them in stock..Now the scope...Lots of folks will give lots of answers...but..for me...You won't find a better scope than Leupold... their standard VX-1..runs about $180.00...and is what I use...It handles heavy loads with ease...It does have friction ring adjustments instead of click adjustments..but..Leupold has made it just as good as the click adjustable scopes...It tracks just as well and I can assure you...mine has never moved once set......and it is 1/4" @100 yards  per line...The newer 2x7x33 VX-1 have their long range reticle in them..and go for about $100 more...so you have that option as well...You can find more expensive scopes...but..your eyes won't be able to tell..but your wallet certainly will...Leupolds non-critical eye relief is great..Folks always benchmark their scopes against a Leupold...and for good reason...they simpy are great scopes...

Mac

[pastorp]

Weaver bases and rings with a leupold 2&1/2x would be my first choice.  Byron

[Lloyd Smale]

good straight 4x leupold,nikon,pentex there all good.