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Offline Buckmaster 30-30

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Scope for 1895
« on: December 03, 2006, 12:45:41 PM »
I have a 1995 in 450 marlin and i was wondering what scope do you guys have on yours , i was thinking about a leupold shotgun scope because i think it would handle the recoil better than most normal rifle scopes...

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Re: Scope for 1895
« Reply #1 on: December 03, 2006, 12:57:40 PM »
I have a fixed 4x Burris on my 1895 45/70. It works very well as a deer rifle.

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Re: Scope for 1895
« Reply #2 on: December 03, 2006, 06:22:52 PM »
Leupold VX-II 1-4x20mm
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Re: Scope for 1895
« Reply #3 on: December 04, 2006, 01:40:15 AM »
I second EsoxLucius,  the Leupold VX-II 1-4x20mm will handle the recoil just fine. A shotgun scope is built the same as there rifle scopes, it is just the parallax is set different.

Although I do have a Leupold 3x9X40 VXII on mine.
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Re: Scope for 1895
« Reply #4 on: December 04, 2006, 05:52:17 AM »


I have the Leupold VX-1 2x7x33 on my 1895 XLR in Leupolds QRW rings and in Warnes 2pc steel bases......and love it...bright and clear...rock soilid...I got to look thru the latest offering for this scope on nomosendaro's set up...it has the long distance reticle...and is extreamly nice...Caqn't go wrong with a Leupold...

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Re: Scope for 1895
« Reply #5 on: December 04, 2006, 11:10:28 AM »
I've got a Leupold Shotgun Scope 1 - 4X with heavy reticle on my 45-70, and I like it. Be sure to use Warne mounts.

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Re: Scope for 1895
« Reply #6 on: December 05, 2006, 02:09:38 AM »
Leupold VXII 2-7x in Warne Quick Detach rings.  I highly suggest you compare eye relief before choosing a scope unless all you will shoot it mild loads.
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Re: Scope for 1895
« Reply #7 on: December 20, 2006, 12:05:28 PM »
I put a Zeiss Z Point in a scout mount (no rings needed) on my Guide Gun in 45/70.  I shoot 420 LBT slugs with Reloader #7 (high end) and it has performed flawlessly for me.  I love the scout set up.
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