45/70 GOVT first attempt

[SJB358]

Thanks Jim. I looked at a 1.5x5 Vari X III on a Whitworth 458 Lott today and it was a pretty clear scope and seemed to have a ton of eye relief. Scotty

 

[FOTIS]

I have that exact same scope on my BLR/358 Win and while it seems like a great scope, I don't want another one. I have eyeballed the 2x7 Redfield, and that seems like another great scope, I kind of have been really looking at the VX3 1.5x5. I think that would be an excellent scope for the Marlin. Thanks for the heads up Fotis. Scotty

That would be the ultimate for that gun. I have the 1.75x6x32mm on my #1 458 Lott.

Also do not discount the 1-4 leupy! Nice inexpensive (for a leupy) scope.

 

[JD338]

Pop,

I am kinda thinking about the VX3 1.75x6x32mm.
It would work well for the 1895 Guide gun.

JD338

 

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Scotty, it will do the job for sure. You more than likely will never see one of those bullets after shooting a deer or black bear unless you find it in some tree or mound of dirt behind them

 

[FOTIS]

JD Wonderful scope on my 458 Lott!!!!!!!!!


even with 15 gr of unique with 300 gr cast bullets at 1200 fps. It will withstand that kind of recoil!!!!!!!!! :lol:

 

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JD, The Leupold is the best scope built to take punishment for the money.

 

[SJB358]

Okay, you guys are going to probably think this crazy, and Pop, I eat crow on the 2x7 you mentioned earlier. Today while I was thumbing through a Cabelas, I saw this scope and thought, with a 45-70, it would likely be pretty close to one of the slug gun/muzzloader settings. I don't have to buy it, but I did order it from the PX and since it wasn't a special order, I don't have to take it, but I kinda think it may be a nice scope. It has 2X on the low end and plenty on the high side. If this one doesn't look like something I want, I am not stuck with it, but I kinda like the B&C reticule in my 2.5x8 VX3 and this seems like the same thing for a 45-70 ballistics. I have really gotten to like the simpler Ballistic reticules out there, like the Leupold B&C and the Burris LR styles. They are very easy to shoot at distances, and work pretty well for me, on hunting type targets. I also ordered Leupold Low Matte QR Weaver rings. Should make for a nice tight package no matter what scope I put on the rifle. Thanks for all the advice on this. I should be able to see it in a day or two. Scotty

http://www.leupold.com/_pdfs/ultimatesl ... csheet.pdf

 

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Very good choice of scope. I am putting a VX-II 2-7x33mm on my 260 Rem

I am not crazy about the accutrac on the Ultimate but I do like the 2-7x33mm. Mine does not have the accutrac B&C

 

[SJB358]

I have a VXII on my wifes 308 Hawkeye and my sons 243. They are great scopes for the money. I figured this scope would work just as well, if not better. If I had it to do over again, I would have gotten the LR reticule for all of my scopes. They are pretty good for hunting purposes. Scotty

 

[SJB358]

I just realized after sizing my cases, they mouths are not quite square. Well, I went to put them into my case trimmer (older RCBS rotary) and I don't have the right collet. I guess I need collet #4? Man, this whole 45-70 thing is really throwing my dope off! Guess I need to get with the program. I had to make a new loading block today just to hold the cases. Scotty

 

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I just realized after sizing my cases, they mouths are not quite square. Well, I went to put them into my case trimmer (older RCBS rotary) and I don't have the right collet. I guess I need collet #4? Man, this whole 45-70 thing is really throwing my dope off! Guess I need to get with the program. I had to make a new loading block today just to hold the cases. Scotty

You are breaking my heart :lol: :lol: :lol: Hey, that is the fun of reloading, all the things you run into.

 

[SJB358]

I know. This 45-70 loading is a first for me in almost 20 years of doing it. I guess I will continue to accumulate equipment! Just when I think I have all I need, I always run into one more gizmo, ring, bushing, whatever! Your right though, I like loading, but man, I can't wait to touch a few more off! Scotty

 

[DrMike]

Scotty,

You should be able to use your reloading block that is used for the 270 WSM for your 45-70. It'll work.

 

[SJB358]

I had one RCBS loading block and it worked for the 270WSM and all my other cases. I couldn't begin to stuff the 45-70 cases in there. No big deal, just made one outta a wood block. Seemed to work ok. I measured the block at .560 and the 45-70 measures about .605 at the rim. Scotty