Ks5shooter
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I put it on my Marlin 1895 SBL 45-70 to try it out,overkill? Opinions? Havent tried it will get to range soon.
So I had a Leupold VX-R 3-9 laying around and..........
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NIGHTLORD40K
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Not overkill, but without pics it never happened! 
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Ks5shooter
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Hereya go.....
CraigC
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To me, yes. A straight tube, low power variable (1-4x or 1.5-5x) is a much better fit for a levergun in terms of size and magnification. Plus they can be mounted lower.
redneck2
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It amazes me that guys think a 3-9 is too much magnification but would use a straight 4x in these same applications.
Example.....there have to be tens or hundreds of thousands of 4x scopes on .22’s and that’s perfectly fine. They seem to get fixated on the 9 and forget about the 3 part
Example.....there have to be tens or hundreds of thousands of 4x scopes on .22’s and that’s perfectly fine. They seem to get fixated on the 9 and forget about the 3 part
LOL! Right? I have a Burris 3-9 on this Weatherby Mark XXII, 22 long rifle. I guess I’m a dirtbag in some circles.
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Sweet! Although I would prefer 4 more inches of barrel.
CraigC
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It's about balance and choosing the right tool for the job. Why not a 4-16x? Because it's unnecessary. Unnecessary weight and bulk and magnification you can't utilize. If they all fit into a tidy 9", 9oz package, we'd all have 1-32x's but they don't.
Sometimes, like in the OP’s case, it’s about what you have laying around.
CraigC
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And sometimes the OP asks for opinions. Sorry you don't approve of mine.
NIGHTLORD40K
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Looks great to me!
I agree, specifically to get the lower mounting.
Ill take the extra power on the top end, and give up below 3-4 happily, but even with a riser lever gun stocks are too low for me to be comfortable with a larger bell scope. I want the scopes eye piece hugging the hammer as close as i can get it.....course I've only owned a couple lever guns with scopes, and only for about a month total.
Given that the vx-r is unused, looks like a good home for it.
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Ks5shooter
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I had medium and low Leupold rings on hand. Medium was as close as I could get the bell. Surprisingly the cheekweld with the leather riser lines up perfect.
I noticed that it looked like it should line up nicely in your OP. I bet it will be fun ringing steel way out there!
stillquietvoice
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That's the part that matters most. How well it lines up for you. I never had a problem with a 3 - 9 x 40 on my lever guns. I had 2aossnerg pra 472 and a Winchester model 88.
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Ks5shooter
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Hunting a lot now but Ill get her to the range ASAP and do a full report. Im stoked!!
stillquietvoice
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You should be.
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ruger #1 in 45-70 with a 2.5-8x leupold and ruger #3 in 45-70 with a 1.75-6x leupold, both targets were shot at 100 yards from a lead sled and the same load 50 grs H 4198 with a hornady 300 gr bullet. i offen shot out to 500 yards at a 10" gong and after dialing in the rifle elevation it and no big deal ringing it 8 out of 10 times.
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rabid wombat
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Sweet! Although I would prefer 4 more inches of barrel.
Maybe 4 more inches of eye relief....
Skylerbone
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Nothing wrong with a modern combo and some good light gathering on the lower end. I’d say you’re apocalypse or truck gun ready right now.
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