New Rifle

[fireman32]

Tomorrow I am buying a Marlin lever action .450 first new gun in 2 years.

 

[OutOfStep]

Congrats, it's a great firearm and a great cartridge, you'll love it

 

[90Xjay]

are you planning a scope?

 

[OutOfStep]

Yeah you get a scope and Leverlution ammo and you'll really be able to reach out and touch someone; that big 450 only has 2 inches of drop at 200 yds with the Leverlution. I swapped my 450 awhile back for the convenience of running 454 in revolver and lever, but I still miss that 450.

 

[fireman32]

After shooting the rifle and feeling the recoil, I'm not sure a scope is a good idea. But I may put one on it. The only rounds I have fired are Hornady 350 grain and they appear to drop dramatically after 200 yards. I'll have to try the Hornady leverlutions.

 

[OutOfStep]

Yeah they loose their heat at about 200 yards, you pick up about a foot of drop or more in between 200 and 300 yards

 

[fireman32]

What scope and mounts would either of you recommend for this rifle? I was thinking along the lines of a red dot.

 

[TwistedCU]

After shooting the rifle and feeling the recoil

That .450 is a lot of bullet from a 7 lb rifle

 

[90Xjay]

What scope and mounts would either of you recommend for this rifle? I was thinking along the lines of a red dot.

I wouldn't do the red dot, it's really just an aiming device.

Since your effective range is going to be under 200 yards you can get a really nice 4 power for under $50

 

[90Xjay]

secondly, a shorter scope wouldn't make the rifle look funny and give you the right eye relief for that kind of kick

 

[OutOfStep]

I'd suggest spending a little cash on a higher end scope just because the hammering they take with the 450 can trash a cheap one in a real short time

 

[OutOfStep]

but then again I have a Tasco on my truck gun that's been beat on for years without any problems

 

[90Xjay]

but then again I have a Tasco on my truck gun that's been beat on for years without any problems

Tasco makes a decent scope for the money8)

 

[fireman32]

I do like tasco I have a Tasco world class 3*9*50 on a 22-250 excellent accuracy. So probably a Tasco or leupold.