[cardfan11]

Hello friends. i completely understand not all of you may agree to put a scope on the 1894 44 mag, but i'm going to. I'm using it for deer hunting from a stand at up to 100 yds. i am willing to spend up to $600-$700 if necessary, but would obviously prefer to spend less. I want something high quality and reliable. Any recommendations on a good scope for deer hunting? (I'm leaning towards Leupold). Thanks!

 

[stans4]

Everyone has their favorites, so you'll get a ton of responses. Stick with low power, a slug gun scope is about perfect for this. 1-4x or 1.5-6x will do fine, My current rig that I've used the last couple of years has a Weaver Classic Extreme with a 30mm tube and a 4A reticle, can read the license plates at the end of the next block at midnight with it. For all of that, all the deer I've gotten with it have been taken mid-day. Cost a couple of hundred from Natchez. It's currently mounted on an XS rail with a quick-detachable lever mount, I also have a Lyman receiver sight for backup.

Looks like the price is up, surprise:
http://www.natchezss.com/brand.cfm?brand=WE&mfgSubGroup=8954

Now is the time for scope shopping, it's the dead season for sales.

Stan S.

 

[jackdaniels]

If I was working with a budget of $600-$700 I would go with a Leupold Ultra light.

Leupold VX-2 2-7x28mm Ultralight Rifle Scope FREE S&H 114400, 110818. Leupold Rifle Scopes.

Results for leupold 2-5x20 ultra light - Sorted by Best Match on Page 1 (All 1 items.) - OpticsPlanet

 

[Campingman]

I put a Nikon 4X rimfire Prostaff on my .357, works great but still a little bulky.

The Campingman!

 

[Blackbarry]

Hello friends. i completely understand not all of you may agree to put a scope on the 1894 44 mag, but i'm going to. I'm using it for deer hunting from a stand at up to 100 yds. i am willing to spend up to $600-$700 if necessary, but would obviously prefer to spend less. I want something high quality and reliable. Any recommendations on a good scope for deer hunting? (I'm leaning towards Leupold). Thanks!

I agree wholeheartedly. It is almost a sacrilege to place a scope on an 1894. Therefore, if you're going to do it, I feel it should have as clean a look as possible.. Check out this Leupold FX II 2.5 X 20. Perfect for up to 100 yds IMHO.

-Finish: Black Matte
-Reticle: Wide Duplex
-Actual Magnification: 2.3
-Field of View (ft at 100 yd): 39.5
-Optimum Eye Relief (in): 4.9
-Objective Clear Aperture (in): 0.8
-Weight (oz): 6.5
-Length (in): 8.0

I love mine on an 1894 in .357

 

[Progun1911]

I have a Leupold 1x4 scope in a DNZ mount on my 1894 44mag ,it's a great setup !!!

 

[Marlin 30-30]

I have a Nikon African 1x4 scope on a DNZ Medium mount and it's perfect for me.

 

[unclesarge58]

My Vote is 4 a Weaver 1-3 X 20 In Weaver Low Steel Rings on a Weaver 1pc. Mount.
That's what I Have on my 1894C .357 & Love It. Bright, Clear & Wide Field of View.
UncleSarge58

 

[City Slicker]

I've been using a vintage Japanese Tasco 2.5-5x20 on my 45 Colt CB. It's held up to some 300gr loads that I shouldn't repeat in public. You can spend $700, but I don't think it's necessary. My shooting eye is getting so bad I will probably move up to a 2-7x32.

 

[wrench man]

Weaver K-4 on mine.

 

[unclesarge58]

Always Liked those Old K Series Weavers.
Just Recently Changed Over to the Newer Weavers.
Got One 4 Sale Here on the "Optics 4 Sale Section"
http://www.marlinowners.com/forum/o...145275-2-weaver-steel-tube-scopes-4-sale.html
Really Like 'em, Nice Scopes 4 the Money.
Got the New "Kaspa" Scopes on All 3 of my Marlins & a .223 Varmint Gun.
Weavers & Marlins just Go Together Like Peas & Carrots!
US58

 

[johnnysespresso]

I used to have a Leupold 1.5-4x20 Mark AR on mine (about $300). that is now on my 444. The 444 used to have a Leupold 1.25-4 VX-R with circle dot reticle (about $500). that would be a good choice also. See my avatar.

 

[Bar7mag]

I would recoomend the leupold hog. Pig plex reticle. 1-4x 20. Couple hundred bucks and you are in business.

 

[North country gal]

Had a Leupold 1-4x shotgun scope on mine and it did a good job. I like small 1-4x scopes on a carbine. Makes a lot of sense. However, I found a new home for the 1-4x Leupold (my 336T) and replaced it with an Ultradot 25 on the 1894 which I like even better. Found I shoot just as well with a good red dot at my typical 50 yard 1894 distances and the red dot is smaller, lighter and no eye relief issues, either.

 

[CPL Lou]

I put a leupold 2x7 with the SABR reticle on mine.
Works great for my 45 Colt Cowboy, the yardage marks in the scope even work for my hunting loads !

CPL Lou

 

[IN1894SS]

I have a Leupold FX-II Ultralight 2.5x20 on mine, very happy with it.

 

[44Willie]

The Leupold 2.5x is the only Leupold I've ever returned. Very disappointed with it compared to other Leupold 20mm's, and no comparison to the 4x

 

[DenStinett]

Whichever Scope you settle on, consider using a set of See Thru Rings
Giving you the option of your Scope and the use of your Iron Sights too
http://www.amazon.com/Wideview-Scope-Mount-WSM-GG-Glenfield/dp/B002GNFO0U
I have them on my Winchester 190 and had a set on my .308 Browning Belgian BLR

 

[Brocky]

Whichever Scope you settle on, consider using a set of See Thru Rings
Giving you the option of your Scope and the use of your Iron Sights too
Amazon.com : Wideview Scope Mount WSM-GG See Thru Scope Mount for the Marlin 62, 93, 336, 375, 444, 922M, 989, 1893, 1894, 1895, Glenfield 30, Zane Grey and Mossberg 500 835 (1997 and NEWER) Firearms : Airsoft Gun Scope Mounts : Sports & Outdoors
I have them on my Winchester 190 and had a set on my .308 Browning Belgian BLR

Ergh...

Brocky

 

[Blackbarry]

The Leupold 2.5x is the only Leupold I've ever returned. Very disappointed with it compared to other Leupold 20mm's, and no comparison to the 4x

What was the problem? 2.5X vs 4X - the difference?