Lever Action Build Advice

[Pewpewpew007]

Howdy!
I’ve finally got my hands on a new Marlin Trapper 45-70 and need help deciding on a Scope, Sights, Rail, Rings, Muzzle Device Adapter!

Uses:
Big Timber Hunting, quick shots, and Dangerous Game (AK and maybe Africa one day). Quality and Durability is critical because of this.

Muzzle Device: I’ve got a TBAC Fly 45 for this gun but the treads don’t match so I need an adapter. I’m looking at Gyrex Mini Brake and adaptor. Anyone have any ideas?

Scope:
Trying to decide between a true 1x or 2x. Leaning toward an LVPO but would like a large field of view and excellent light transmission.
Magnification from 6 up to 12, I won’t be taking long shots but do think it would be nice to see out a little further and potentially dial up to 225ish on the range. Leupold vs NightForce vs Swaro (not sure if that price jump is justified though)

Sights:
Looking for an Aperture/ peep- possibly incorporated into a rail. Definitely need some insight into this!

Rail:
Lowest profile possible and quick detach.
I would like the scope to sit back toward my eye and not so far forward like I see with some lever actions

Rings:
I’d like to keep the scope as low as possible.
Tough enough for a 45-70 and bushwhacking.

Thanks for the insight and wisdom

 

[Pewpewpew007]

Edit: Meant to put quick detach rings/mount- not rail.

 

[Axlrod]

Welcome to Rokslide!

I have Skinner peep sights on a Henry and a Marlin. Very high quality, good people to deal with. Made here in Montana. Marlin uses his sights on their trapper model.

Don't know a thing about scopes on levers, but Skinner shows scope mounts with a peep that uses Talley quick detach rings. And a pic rail with integrated peep that you could use with other Q.D. rings.

Marlin

Machined from Solid Bar stock, Skinner Sights offers improved function, durability, and appearance over factory sights. Specializing in Peep Sights - Aperture sights. Check out our innovative and expanding sights, optics and accessories product lines.

skinnersights.com

 

[Pewpewpew007]

Perfect, thank you. I’ve had my eye on Skinner and glad to hear they’ve worked well for ya.

 

[limpet]

Another vote for skinner sights. I have the sleeker rail with a peep plus a new front blade sight from them. It’s very good quality.

 

[Encore4me]

VX-Freedom 1.5-4x20 MOA-Ring

The VX®-Freedom® delivers the legendary Leupold® performance and dependability hunters and shooters have demanded for decades. The 1.5-4x20mm model provides a wide field of view, while also allowing for precise, mid-range shots.

www.leupold.com

I have this on my Marlin. Great set up.


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[StupidLightweight]

I’d go with a fixed 2.5X Leupy and call Grizzly Customs to see if they still offer this ultralow mount service.

https://www.marlinowners.com/attachments/marlin_1894_grizzly_custom_guns_44_magnum_low-mount_ultralight_scope_5-jpg.765615/

 

[flathead#2]

I have a Leupy 1.5 x 5 on my 1894, 44mag.

 

[awpk03s]

I have the same rifle and am running a Trijicon Accupoint 1-4X with the green triangle/post reticle. Love it.

 

[awpk03s]

Forgot to add, XS lever rail, and an ADM QD mount….