javelinahunter Member Joined: Jan 2007  NV, USA Posts: 1465 Feedback: 0% (0)	Posted: 4/21/2012 5:36:28 PM THE IMAGE ABOVE IS A PAID ADVERTISEMENT Since the .45-70 has a big bullet drop.... which scope would you recommend? Plan on using it out to max of 200 yards. Thanks.
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drfcolt Member Team Member Joined: Nov 2000  PA, USA Posts: 6590 Feedback: 100% (1) Link To This Post	Posted: 4/22/2012 8:47:10 AM [Last Edit: 4/22/2012 8:47:30 AM by drfcolt] I like the Leupold 1-4x20 on my #1H Tropical in 458 WinMag ............
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williedikker72 Member Team Member Joined: Jan 2004  PA, USA Posts: 1100 Feedback: 0% (0) Link To This Post	Posted: 4/23/2012 4:03:36 PM At the velocities you can get from a handloaded 45-70 round from a No. 1, you should be able to shoot out to 200yds or so with a 300gr bullet without really having to hold over. I'd go small optic so it doesn't mess up the carry of the Ruger.
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Smallmouth Member Joined: Jul 2007  OH, USA Posts: 1233 Feedback: 100% (8) Link To This Post	Posted: 4/29/2012 9:04:36 AM A friend of mine has a #1 in 458 and he has a old 4X Weaver on it.
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J_M_C Member Joined: Apr 2002  FL, USA Posts: 975 Feedback: 100% (4) Link To This Post	Posted: 5/13/2012 5:52:47 PM #1 in .45/70 w/Leupold Vari-X III 1.5x5.
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DoubleARon Tier 1 Rear Detachment Operator Team Member Joined: Apr 2005  AFG Posts: 14957 Feedback: 100% (9) Link To This Post	Posted: 5/14/2012 1:15:51 PM I have a Trijicon Accupoint 1-4X20 on my No. 1H.
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DOG556 Member Joined: Nov 2011  MI, USA Posts: 401 Feedback: 100% (3) Link To This Post	Posted: 7/12/2012 11:06:30 AM I have a leupold 1-4x20 on my 45/70 no.1
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blfuller Member Joined: May 2002  WA, USA Posts: 860 Feedback: 100% (32) Link To This Post	Posted: 7/13/2012 3:16:53 PM The Nikon Monarch African series scope is nice and affordable in the 1-4 20mm with German #4 reticle. Got that on a Tropical #1.
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uvausmc Member Joined: Jan 2007  SC, USA Posts: 253 Feedback: 0% (0) Link To This Post	Posted: 8/10/2012 4:01:08 PM Originally Posted By DOG556: I have a leupold 1-4x20 on my 45/70 no.1 +1
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scatterbrains Member Joined: Jul 2005  NJ, USA Posts: 3509 Feedback: 100% (20) Link To This Post	Posted: 8/10/2012 4:14:45 PM eotech Def some sort of 1x? so it feels "right"
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Hizzie Member Joined: Sep 2008  TX, USA Posts: 899 Feedback: 100% (1) Link To This Post	Posted: 8/11/2012 4:03:48 PM I run a Leupold FXII Ultralight 2.5x20 on my .458WM Whitworth.
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