I picked up a new Ruger/Marlin 1895 SBL in 45-70. Looking for a 1-4 scope to put on the rail with Warne QD rings.
Use will be for medium size game out to 125 yards. Will be shooting Underwood 300 grain JHP running 2,100 fps at the muzzle.
Looking at the VX Freedom 1.5-4x28 IER.
In a perfect world I would like a German #4 reticle but Leupold will no longer put in custom reticles.
Been 30 years since I shot a 45-70. A little concerned about getting a scope ring on my eye so was leaning toward the IER and mounting it back close to the ghost ring sight. What height rings would I need that would still allow me to put flip up caps on the scope?
Any thoughts and photos of a similar setup would be appreciated.
Any other options I should be looking at?
Don't want to use a red dot.
Mike
Use will be for medium size game out to 125 yards. Will be shooting Underwood 300 grain JHP running 2,100 fps at the muzzle.
Looking at the VX Freedom 1.5-4x28 IER.
In a perfect world I would like a German #4 reticle but Leupold will no longer put in custom reticles.
Been 30 years since I shot a 45-70. A little concerned about getting a scope ring on my eye so was leaning toward the IER and mounting it back close to the ghost ring sight. What height rings would I need that would still allow me to put flip up caps on the scope?
Any thoughts and photos of a similar setup would be appreciated.
Any other options I should be looking at?
Don't want to use a red dot.
Mike
