okboarhunter

Im am looking into gettin a scope for my Marlin Guide gun in 45-70 Gov't. Im thinkin i want a 1.5-6 but not sure what brand to get... I know what bigger power rifle scopes are good but not sure what to use on this application...


Thanks for help,

Dustin

thndrchiken

1.5x6 is a good choice power wise, I would say look for the most eye relief you can get. Spend as much as you can afford. That being said, if you can save up a little longer to get a better quality scope you will be ahead in the long run. Leupold, Zeiss, Bushnell Elite series, Burris and the new Redfield's all have good write ups and are recommended.

bugsNbows

Perhaps a Vortex Viper 2-7 X 33 would fill the bill nicely... great glass, outstanding CS / warranty and priced right.

salukipv1

I had a 2-7x on my .270 which I felt was too small for a western game rifle and moved it to my marlin .30-30, it looks great on there, and is a great power range IMO.

If I were planning to hunt brown bear or dangerous game with the .45-70 lever though I may want something like a 1.5-6x or maybe even like a 1-4x.

I have a Nikon btw, which in the version I have is very nice, not sure about current models etc...but Nikon or Zeiss would probably be my 1st choices.

Wolf killer

I know Leupold makes or used to make a 1.75 x 6 power scope. I shot a friends rifle at the range that had this scope on it. I really liked that scope.

LifexIsxHunting

I recently bought a nikon monarch and love it. I think nikon has a 2-8x36 model so i think that would work well for your marlin.