Scope recommendation 1894 .44 mag - 03/17/21
Was going to mount a Burris AR536 but it sits too high. Any favorite scopes for pistol caliber lever guns ?
Re: Scope recommendation 1894 .44 mag - 03/17/21
I put a little Leupold rimfire on mine. I believe it’s 4x.
Re: Scope recommendation 1894 .44 mag - 03/17/21
Weaver 1-3x20
Re: Scope recommendation 1894 .44 mag - 03/17/21
Bushnell Banner 1.5-4.5x
I have one on my Marlin 336 half-tube in 35 Rem.
I have one on my Marlin 336 half-tube in 35 Rem.
Re: Scope recommendation 1894 .44 mag - 03/19/21
I have used the Weaver 1-3x20 but settled on a Leupold VX2 1-4x20
Re: Scope recommendation 1894 .44 mag - 03/20/21
I Like Leupold fixed power scopes. I use the FX-II in 4x32 and FX-III in 6x40. Both are lite weight and have very serviceable glass for legal light hunting in the woods. One of mine is a 1894 45 Colt, it wears the 4x. Stuffed with H110 and a 300g bullet I would think it very similar to your 44 mag. The 4x is plenty for any range those calibers are useable at.
Re: Scope recommendation 1894 .44 mag - 03/21/21
Some type of low profile red dot. Theyre small and excellent to smack things with out to the effective range of a 44mag rifle. I put the cheap Bushnell trs 25 red dot on an Marlin SBL 44 mag and its a fun little carbine.
Re: Scope recommendation 1894 .44 mag - 03/21/21
Most of my Marlins wear Leupold 1-4x20 or 1.5-5x20 scopes. The weaver 1-3x20 is another good option along with the older 1.5-4x20 Nikon.
Re: Scope recommendation 1894 .44 mag - 03/29/21
I like the Leupold VX-Freedom 1.5-4x20 with the Pig Plex reticle on my 1894.
Re: Scope recommendation 1894 .44 mag - 04/08/21
I have a Nikon Monarch 1-4x 20mm tube on my 1894. Looks good and works great. German #4 reticle.
Re: Scope recommendation 1894 .44 mag - 04/08/21
I have a fixed 1x nikon buckmaster on mine, i basically just wanted a crosshair. Love this setup on an xs scount rail on my 1894P
Re: Scope recommendation 1894 .44 mag - 06/28/21
I have a 20mm Nikon Monarch African 1/4x on mine. German #4 reticle. This has proven perfect for my needs over the past 10 years. I am a heavy cover, short range hunter for the most part.
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Re: Scope recommendation 1894 .44 mag - 07/02/21
I have a Leupold 2.5x mounted just forward of the hammer on my 30AS and it is great. But, my favorite is a Vortex Venom on my 44mag. It is just so small and compact. Its not overwhelming on the small frame guns like the pistol calibers and I can see it perfectly with my old eyes.
Re: Scope recommendation 1894 .44 mag - 07/05/21
Like so many have already said get a Leupold 1-4x or 1.5-5x, mount it as low as possible and have fun. They give the widest field of view when turned down low and all the magnification that a pistol caliber carbine can use when turned up. A fixed 2.5 x or 3x works very well too.
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