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Couple of scope questions about my 45-70 BC
« on: May 07, 2011, 06:01:43 PM »
I wand a scope for my H&R Buffalo classic that will handle the recoil pretty good. I was thinking about the Redfield 4x12x40.

Also, I seem to be having trouble finding scope mounts/rings for the Buffalo classic. Any pointers?
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Re: Couple of scope questions about my 45-70 BC
« Reply #1 on: May 07, 2011, 07:16:43 PM »
Cajun,

ironsighter base and burris signature meduim rings  from Midway.

Weaver 4x32 shotgun scope at natchez shooters, was on sale for $99, or Weaver or redfield revolution 2-7x32.

The 4-12x40 will work, these others look better on the handi rifle and perform well.  I wouldn't put that much power on a 45/70, but to each his own.
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Re: Couple of scope questions about my 45-70 BC
« Reply #2 on: May 07, 2011, 07:42:29 PM »
Lots of base info in the FAQs, ring height will be decided by the scope you choose, see the FAQs for info on that too.  ;)

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Re: Couple of scope questions about my 45-70 BC
« Reply #3 on: May 08, 2011, 05:09:08 AM »
The good old Weaver scopes look good on these rifles (to me anyway) and I like as low a mount as possible to clear the hammer (keeps my cheek on the buttstock comb). Some rails are thicker than others, which will affect how a given set of rings sets the scope.
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Re: Couple of scope questions about my 45-70 BC
« Reply #4 on: May 08, 2011, 06:10:19 AM »
Cajun,

I have a 45-70 BC, rechambered to 45-120, and I shoot very stout loads in the gun.  I have a 4 12 40 Redfield on this gun and after several hundred rounds the scope is fine.  The edge of the eye box on this scope is fairly thin so if you crowd the scope be prepared for a case of scope eye.   The is an operator error problem as the new Redfields have a lot of eye relief.

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Re: Couple of scope questions about my 45-70 BC
« Reply #5 on: May 08, 2011, 06:43:42 AM »
Thanks for the input fellers. What about a scope base/mount? My rifle didn't come with anything.
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Re: Couple of scope questions about my 45-70 BC
« Reply #6 on: May 08, 2011, 07:19:00 AM »
The BC has an SB2 frame, same as Handis and Ultras, so it uses the same scope base.

Quote from: quickdtoo on May 07, 2011, 07:42:29 PM
Lots of base info in the FAQs.....  ;)

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Re: Couple of scope questions about my 45-70 BC
« Reply #7 on: May 08, 2011, 03:17:54 PM »
DOH!! I need to read the fine print. Thanks again.
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Re: Couple of scope questions about my 45-70 BC
« Reply #8 on: May 12, 2011, 03:06:46 PM »
Ended up with a Redfield 3-9 X 40 from Bass Pro Shops. Gonna try to take it out to shoot this weekend.

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Re: Couple of scope questions about my 45-70 BC
« Reply #9 on: May 12, 2011, 03:28:36 PM »
hey cajun... where bouts you from in south LA. ?
im'a 37 year blood from bayou la fouch, fouchon community.
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i jus been in lowest bama fer bout 28 years now................
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Re: Couple of scope questions about my 45-70 BC
« Reply #10 on: May 13, 2011, 12:14:53 PM »
I currently live in Pride. But Maurepas Swamp is my stomping ground.
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