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gimpy117 · 08-16-11, 05:41 PM

Got an new H&R handi rifle chambered in 45/70 gov. and im wondering...what glass should i put on it? nothing too pricey, but something that can take the recoil.

Ideas?

Rockstar · 08-16-11, 06:42 PM

Wow what you get it for? Plan on taking down a bull moose or grizzly? What you have there is something that will stop very big furry animals dead in their tracks.

How's yer shoulder?

jumpy · 08-16-11, 06:43 PM

http://www.bushnelloutdoorproducts.e...-3200/321040m/
Bushnell Elite 3200 10x40 always had a reputation for strength on the shooting forums over this side of the pond. Not cheap though, but not as expensive as the 4200 or 6400 series scopes.
No parallax adjust though.

EDIT:
45/70? must have been watching hickok45's youtube channel

gimpy117 · 08-16-11, 07:38 PM

I saw the gun at gander and looked up the round. Nice mid range round that can take anything in N. America

Stealhead · 08-16-11, 07:43 PM

Here a is a link to a thread on a site all about optics might be useful:

http://www.opticstalk.com/hr-45-70-h...opic11841.html

I'd agree on the lower power ones considering the ideal range on the round I think a 10 power is a bit high
depends on how far away you plan on being from the game I suppose.I'd think a scope designed for use with a
slug gun would take the abuse that 45-70 can dish out.

Osmium Steele · 08-17-11, 08:49 AM

You secretly planning on a climb to the roof? Nice perch up there.

Not a good idea Gimpy!

Stealhead · 08-17-11, 10:43 AM

Or perhaps he is going to use it to hunt game which is what the rifle is designed for.

gimpy117 · 08-17-11, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Osmium Steele

You secretly planning on a climb to the roof? Nice perch up there.

Not a good idea Gimpy!

no, but i would nail the waterfowl that land in that pond if I could. Campus needs to get rid of that "bird preserve" all they do is poop everywhere.

oh and it's a $250 fine to swim in that fountain. $500 if you do it naked.

also, Props on the pic of WMU!

08-16-11, 05:41 PM	#1
gimpy117 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 3,243 Downloads: 108 Uploads: 0	to the gun guys out there. Got an new H&R handi rifle chambered in 45/70 gov. and im wondering...what glass should i put on it? nothing too pricey, but something that can take the recoil. Ideas? __________________ Member of the Subsim Zombie Army

08-16-11, 06:43 PM	#3
jumpy Admiral Join Date: May 2003 Location: Midlands, UK Posts: 2,139 Downloads: 22 Uploads: 0	http://www.bushnelloutdoorproducts.e...-3200/321040m/ Bushnell Elite 3200 10x40 always had a reputation for strength on the shooting forums over this side of the pond. Not cheap though, but not as expensive as the 4200 or 6400 series scopes. No parallax adjust though. EDIT: 45/70? must have been watching hickok45's youtube channel __________________ when you’ve been so long in the desert, any water, no matter how brackish, looks like life

08-16-11, 07:38 PM	#4
gimpy117 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 3,243 Downloads: 108 Uploads: 0	I saw the gun at gander and looked up the round. Nice mid range round that can take anything in N. America __________________ Member of the Subsim Zombie Army

08-17-11, 08:49 AM	#6
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08-16-11, 06:42 PM	#2
Rockstar In the Brig Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Zendia Bar & Grill Posts: 12,614 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Wow what you get it for? Plan on taking down a bull moose or grizzly? What you have there is something that will stop very big furry animals dead in their tracks. How's yer shoulder?

08-16-11, 07:43 PM	#5
Stealhead Navy Seal Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 5,421 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	Here a is a link to a thread on a site all about optics might be useful: http://www.opticstalk.com/hr-45-70-h...opic11841.html I'd agree on the lower power ones considering the ideal range on the round I think a 10 power is a bit high depends on how far away you plan on being from the game I suppose.I'd think a scope designed for use with a slug gun would take the abuse that 45-70 can dish out.

08-17-11, 10:43 AM	#7
Stealhead Navy Seal Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 5,421 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	Or perhaps he is going to use it to hunt game which is what the rifle is designed for.