Guns, Bows, Shooting Sports, and Hunting Cabela's Scope 45/70

[JJPage]

Anybody have knowledge of Cabela's Pine Ridge Lever Action Scope using Lever Revolution rounds with a 45/70. I read reviews on their(Cabela) website, however I have more Faith in the opinion's of my fellow TDR members.



It is described as a very simple scope, with hash marks at 100, 200, and 300 yards, specifically engineered for the Hornady ammo. This sounds perfect to me, since I am not a re-loader(yet), and have been stockpiling this Hornady round(325gr).



Is there an alternative, without breaking the bank?



Merry Christmas everyone, Jess

 

[BIGNASTY]

Scopes

It has been my observation that you get what you pay for in any kind of optics. Bottom line if you cant see you cant shoot!!!!!!!!!!! I would assume that this is going on one of your new Marlins (I think you were the one) Id think about what the gun was intended for close range brush gun and if I really needed a scope. Out to 200 yards with my Marlin and I dont want or need one for that range. but each has their own needs JMO

 

[GHarman]

JJPage, Never seen the Cabelas scope. However, I do like a scope for a lever action . 45/70. With Iron sights as a backup, scope primary sighting equipment. Now, if you plan on packing it in a scabbard like BIGNASTY does? Expect to fast draw from the saddle scabbard on a charging Grizz at 50'? That may require a different approach.

Backpacking creates no hardship with optics on a carbine as long as they are low profile and are rugged.

My old Marlin 1895 carried a steel tubed Lyman 3X with the standard #7 crosshairs. That scope is, of course, no longer made.

You need to ask yourself; Can I accurately estimate the distance out past 200 yards? Those hold over hashmarks are only as good as your range estimation. You have time to lazer it? No problem.

I agree with BIGNASTY on "you get what you pay for". A scope for that Marlin would need to be adequate for the handling, recoil generated and light gathering capabilities. It should have NO parallax issues and have no issues with the reticle. I have seen cheaper scopes with cockeyed/canted reticles and fuzz hanging off the cross hairs. Fuzzy edges around the field of view and other flaws that are aggravating.

IMHO, simple is the key. Quality is close at hand!

Buy one and inspect it. If you don't like it(don't mount it) send it back!

Another point is the scope mount. On that Marlin, use a one piece picatinny style base with the proper ring set. Lap them in to make sure them are parallel. Heres an example of the base;

EGW Marlin Picatinny Rail Scope Mount - 0 MOA. 47100. Evolution Gun Works Riflescope Mounts, Rings & Bases.

This will allow quick detachment of a damaged scope and rugged enough to withstand the recoil forces generated.

I hope this is helpful. I miss my . 45/70 Marlin. However I do have a big single shot . 45/70 that has taken its place. Just trying to figure out a good way to mount an external adjustment Malcolm style scope on it. Obtaining quality optics is the issue here! Have fun! GregH

 

[The patriot]

I'd run a dot scope on a 45/70 lever gun, but I cant see a scope with any significant power being an asset.

The Aimpoint would be nice IMO.

I have no experience with Cabelas glass.

All my guns that have a scope are Leupolds.

JM. 02 YMMV

Eric

 

[JJPage]

When I purchased the Marlin, I had no thoughts of scoping this rifle, even though it came from Marlin with the rail style scope mount already attached. I have not even fired this weapon yet, but just by handling it, the feel of balance, I believe this is going to be a favorite.



Normally for any of the game I hunt, if in an area where it were to be out over 100 yards, I would use my . 270 w/6x Leopold. I came across this scope from Cabelas, and it almost sounds too good to be true, but if it is an effective scope with the Lever Revolution ammo, as a high percentage of the reviews indicate, then I could pack my new shorter gun more often.



Here is a link to the scope, with reviews from purchasers, what do you think? I could try as GH suggested, and return if not satisfied.

Cabela's Pine Ridge Lever-Action Riflescope, Riflescopes, Optics, Hunting : Cabela's

 

[HHhuntitall]

I've come across several of the Pine Ridge scopes in trading, and in the Bargain Cave adventures..... I even bought one for a friend, who mounted it on his 10/22. He says it's pretty nice. The ones I've looked through and shot seem pretty clear in daylight, but I haven't hunted with any. Looking at them, it appears they are made by Pentax or Barska, both pretty tough, lower quality scopes. I don't think they're a bargain, but they're not trash, either. I actually had a Pentax I hunted with that was one tough sucker!! The tube is dented from running through the trees, being thrown in the truck, and just being mine, but it never lost zero..... surprisingly. Again, like GHarm said, you can send it back. And what's the warranty like on it? You don't want the crosshairs to fall out of it from the recoil of the 45/70.....



Oh, and Bruton makes some of these scopes that look like Pentax or Barskas. Just so you can research 'em.....

 

[SpeedBeef]

My 1895 has a 2X Lyman on it, been there for many seasons. That rifle has digested some real collar-bone crackers, up to and including some of the Garrett 420 grain hard cast loads. Scope has always held zero, no problems. My Marlin Guide Gun had a new Burris 2X7 on it. Fifty rounds later the reticle disappeared, and the scope retuned to Burris. Repaired and replaced, the same thing happened less than 20 rounds later. The Guide Gun now wears steel peep sights.

 

[BIGNASTY]

That's what I have is just open sights it rides back up in a scabbard on my mule and I hope thats where it stays. But its like a security blanket it makes me all warm and fuzzy knowing its there. If I should have to pull it out I dont want to be fiddling around trying to locate what ever it is that made me pull it out in the first place in a scope. Different reasons for the gun.

 

[JJPage]

The decision with the Cabela scope has been made for me, it is no longer available and will not be replaced.



I did find this article(Marlin’s New 1895 SBL . 45-70 Lever Action Rifle) about a Leupold Scout scope, went to Leupold's website and entered their "custom shop", pretty cool.



Happy New Year everyone, hope this one is better than last, Jess

 

[GHarman]

JJPage, Very interesting! Let us know what you decide and if you buy one, how your rig performs! GregH