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I needed a new scope for my Marlin 1894S .44 Mag. I saw these in the gear shop at a competitive price, and ordered one. Does anyone have any experience with this scope? I am not concerned that it won't be a good scope, but how does it compare to others with regards to clarity, ability in low light, and ability to take recoil?
Sam......
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I've got one on a Ruger 7x57 No. 1 and have had them on 458 Win Mags, 9.x3x62's and a 338 Win Mag. Very tough, very bright and good eye relief. I like them as much, if not more, than the "legendary" Leupold 3x, which I have a few of as well. For your levergun there isn't a better scope on the market. I chose a 2.5x for my No. 1 because I didn't want to materially alter the gun's balance; the ultralight is light enough that you barely notice it there. Mount it low to the receiver and it won't interfere with one- handed carry either.
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I put this scope on my ultra light 50cal MZ. It is a very tough nice bright scope. Some have shot it at the range and thought it didn't have enough magnification but it is for hunting and it perfect at the range I use it for and for what you will be using that lovely 44 for. I have a VX-II 1-4 on my 44 like yours and it will probably have a 2.5 on it one day....
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I remember using an M8 2.5x on a Marlin 995 22 for tree squirrel hunting, seemed low on mag, but I got squirrels......do have to say for those small rodents, a 6x was/is preferred but my custom bbl 77/22 wears a B&L 4x right now, satisfactorily. Was looking for a 2.5 awhile back for a 357 lever. Good scopes for certain applications, esp on carbines, preserves balance/handiness.
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Put one on my 458 Lott and so far so good.
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Probably the most reliable scope on the market for the hard kickers. The one on my Lott has (knock on wood) held up extremely well.
I have also used the scope on slug guns and my .444 Marlin. Not especially bright or good in very low light (small objective), but I have found them to be clear and to work well enough in the heavy brush and timber for short range thumpers.
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Thanks very much for your input. I have used several old Weaver K2.5 scopes in the past. I still have one mounted on my old Savage 170 30-30 pump rifle. There is no doubt that this new Leupold will be brighter and will extend my hunting time in the early morning and twilight times.
Sam......
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The new scope showed up today on the Big Brown truck. Pretty speedy shipping, and free! I mounted it right away on my Marlin 1894S. I have never seen a scope that so much looked like it 'belonged' on a Marlin. I took it out back, about 8:15. Dusk, and looking into the corner of the yard, some 75 yards away, I could pick out the ferns and vines like it was bright daylight. I know a lot of guys here spend a lot of money on scopes. Although I have a few Pentax and Leupold scopes, I also have a number of Bushnell, older Weavers and Redfields. I have decided that the days of the 'good' but 'inexpensive' scopes for me are gone. This is one fine little scope.
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Really does sit up there like it was made for it!
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What I was looking for to go on a 357 Marlin of mine....but looks like an M8 4x33 is coming back from Leupy in German #1. Think it will be a compact set up, and fast to target.
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