45-70 SCOPE

[hughd]

Looking for a scope that meets the following criteria:
*Mounts forward of hammer.
*Variable power.
*Holdover "Marks" for longer shots.
 Thanks, hughd     

[OldSchoolRanger]

Looking for a scope that meets the following criteria:
*Mount forward of hammer.
*Variable power.
*Holdover "Marks" for longer shoots.
 Thanks, hughd     

I have a "no-brand" scope that originally came with my Knight Vision BP rifle, on one of my Handi 45-70's.  It works really well.  I picked it up from Sportsman Guide. 

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/knight-vision-50-cal-muzzleloader-black-synthetic-blued-barrel.aspx?a=748488

It meets your criteria.  Call them and see if they sell it separately.

They also have this scope:

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/traditions-3-9x40-black-powder-scope.aspx?a=548865

My recommendation if you are willing to spend a little more would be to pick up the Nikon "Omega" muzzleloader scope.  I have this on my Sidekick.

http://www.natchezss.com/product.cfm?contentID=productDetail&prodID=NK8405&src=tpMfg

Muzzleloader trajectories are very similar to 45-70 trajectories.   Remember the 45-70 was originally a BP cartridge.  Shop around for a better price.

[OldSchoolRanger]

hughd - Sorry I missed the part where you stated: "mounts forward of the hammer".  None of the scopes mention mount forward of the hammer.  You'll probably have to get a longer eye relief scope.

[hughd]

Thank You OldSchool. 
 

[hughd]

quickdtoo Are you out there?

[quickdtoo]

The only variable power scopes I know of that will mount forward of the hammer are those short scopes with a 20mm objective diameter, Leupold and other make 1-4x20, Weaver used to make a 1-3x20 V3. There are several fixed 2½x and 4x scopes that work fine too, all of these require a long mount like the obsolete H&R Ultra rail, EGW or a modified Weaver #82, all shown in the FAQs.

Tim

[hughd]

Thank You