Red Dot on Trapper 45/70

[Alaska]

Adding a Leupold Delta Pro FDE with American Defense QD mount on my Warne Tactical Rail on my Marlin Trapper 45-70.

 

[adcoch1]

Sounds like the perfect setup to me.

 

[Alaska]

For short range moose and Bear I thought I would give the Delta Pro a shot on my Marlin 45-70.

 

[Ks5shooter]

Get yourself a cheekriser to set your cheekweld major difference. Rick Lowe leather is what I use.
https://rlocustomleather.com/products

 

[Obturation]

This guy wants a red dot on a lever gun?! Get the torches and pitchforks!

Just kidding.
That'll be a good fast setup and should be pretty durable.
Let's see it when you're done

 

[chicharrones]

View attachment 960476 View attachment 960477 View attachment 960551 Adding a Leupold Delta Pro FDE with American Defense QD mount on my Warne Tactical Rail on my Marlin Trapper 45-70.

That's a nifty lookin' easy open battery hatch on that DP Pro.

 

[chicharrones]

BTW, I like red dots on lever guns as well. I have an old school tube type on my Marlin 1894.

View attachment 960612

 

[WrongHanded]

I think a red dot on a .45-70 isn't a bad idea. Particularly if I can be removed in the field and the original irons still used. A fast optic that can be used in low light against big scary animals.

That's why the replacement .45-70 I got from Henry is now set up that way.

 

[Alaska]

I have a Red Dot Docter on AR MK 12 and a Trijicon RMR on my Benneli M4. I have the Leupold 1.5x5 with Warne QR lever rings on Marlin Trapper so I can quickly interchange in the field between the scope and Delta Pro using the American Defense QR mount