I too have the VX-Freedom 1.5-4x on a lever action in 45 Colt. Its very clear and good eye relief. For the price it would be hard to get better.
-Jeff
Lpvo for 45-70 hunting rifle?
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I too have the VX-Freedom 1.5-4x on a lever action in 45 Colt. Its very clear and good eye relief. For the price it would be hard to get better.
-Jeff
.45Coltguy
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Agree with this.^^^ Have one on my .357 Henry. Really like that scope.
And these lobster pics, not fair!
Armored farmer
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I really like my little Nikon P223 compact 3x.
It's currently in a box waiting to be put on a different rifle....but I don't want to put it on my 45-70. I want that 50mm objective for low light conditions.
I like smoked meats too.
It's currently in a box waiting to be put on a different rifle....but I don't want to put it on my 45-70. I want that 50mm objective for low light conditions.
I like smoked meats too.
PistoleroWadcutterGANG
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Mmm good, I guess you have to head shoot them with that .45-70 to save the meat.
Why dija haft to go an do that? Now I'm hungry for SURF! regards
PistoleroWadcutterGANG
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Skinner Sights has a LPVO available. Anyone try that sucker?
Agreed.. I own the PX4I (1x4) the glass is excellent for the $$$ but they seem to have jumped way up in price since I bought one.
I have one of these too and its nice except the writing in the reticle.
IndianaBoy
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Don't shoehorn yourself into sub optimal glass because you have a mount of a certain size. It's worth looking at the 30mm options.
FWIW, I have two Vortex Razors that have seen a fair amount of abuse on the 3 gun circuit, and have never lost zero. Tough as nails. That includes me falling hard onto a slung rifle on a slippery hard wood trailer floor. Unslung to shoot some long range steel and zero was good.
There are some great options in the 5-600 dollar range as well.
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I chose Vortex Straightwall 3-9x50 for my 45-70 hunting rifle. It has bdc reticle and good low-light vision.
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The only drawback is that it's a big scope.
I'm not sure how that bonus pic got there...but I think k I'll leave it.
Nice challenger!
Armored farmer
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Thanks.
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Another vote for a Leupold 1-4, I’ve got one on my old marlin .35 REM. They’re not a true 1X like the Nightforce 1-8 that I love on my AR, BUT you really don’t need true 1X for hunting and a 1” leupold or similar is going to be a lot smaller/lighter.
If we can get away from the 1" tube restriction, there are a few low cost options.
Vortex Ranger/PST 1-4x at around $250. I love this scope, but hate the exposed non locking turrets.
Burris RT6 at around $350.
Vortex PST II at... what? $600. This is a rock solid option.
Steiner P4xi with P3tr reticle at around $500 used. I wouldn't buy one new. This is a very nice scope. This is what I'd be running if I wasn't running ACOGs.
Another solid option would be the trijicon 1-4x.
Vortex Ranger/PST 1-4x at around $250. I love this scope, but hate the exposed non locking turrets.
Burris RT6 at around $350.
Vortex PST II at... what? $600. This is a rock solid option.
Steiner P4xi with P3tr reticle at around $500 used. I wouldn't buy one new. This is a very nice scope. This is what I'd be running if I wasn't running ACOGs.
Another solid option would be the trijicon 1-4x.
PistoleroWadcutterGANG
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Just to add to the options lists. Skinner sights has contracted production of their own LPVO. Don't know who made them for Skinner but he warranty's them. Just another option. (Lever gun focused optic).
