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Just got a new Henry all weather 45 70 with rail. Wanting to put a low power scope on it for my old eyes. Been looking at skinner 1-6 scope. Anyone used this scope. Would like other opinions on what would work best.

dvbrooks wrote: ↑

Sat Jul 29, 2023 8:14 pm

Just got a new Henry all weather 45 70 with rail. Wanting to put a low power scope on it for my old eyes. Been looking at skinner 1-6 scope. Anyone used this scope. Would like other opinions on what would work best.

I haven't used the Skinner scope.
I have a Vortex Strike Eagle 1-6x24 and a Leopold 3.5-10x40. Both work well for me.

Welcome to the forum.

Don't know anything about the Skinner. I've got some Burris scopes which are good for the price but have gravitated to higher price point Crimson Trace scopes for my long range shooting.
Jake

Mags
I will take a closer look at the strike Eagle, it’s on my list.

For the low power scopes I have one each, a Vortex Cross-fire II 1-4x24, and a Leupold VX Freedom 1.5-4x20.
A buddy in the St. Louis area has one of those Vortex on his 45-70 and is where I first saw one of these.

RP

I’m partial to the Leupold VX Freedoms and have a few on some Henry Big Boy Carbines. With the recoil of the 45/70 I would advise you take a close look at the eye relief of the scopes you are considering.

I also recommend the Leupold VX Freedoms 1-4x. Good price point and lifetime warranty.

Burris scopes for me. They also have a lifetime warranty

When selecting a scope, I would let the target size, target range, and whether I'm shooting off-hand, kneeling, sitting, prone, or from a rest dictate, the scope's power . . .

I have decided to go with the Leupold VX-3HD 1.5-5x20 1 inch CDS-ZL Non Illuminated Duplex SFP Riflescope with a set of low quick release ring. I hoping I can leave the peep sight on. When I get it on and tested I will give a report on it.