Optic for FE x Henry 45-70

[dehousley]

What's the consensus choice for the best optic for the FE x Henry 45-70?

Narrowed down to ACRO, SRO or H-2/T-2!

 

[Mike Z]

I had an ACRO and Micro T-2 laying around. I put the Micro on the Henry and am saving the ACRO for a pistol. The knob adjustment on the micro is easier when out in the field and wearing gloves.

 

[dehousley]

Thats very helpful! Thank you!

 

[jacobylovell]

A little different angle but for my 375, I have a Leopold 1-6x24 with the red dot in it. I can turn it all the way down to 1 and have a great view for up close, but I can also turn it up if I need to. The red dot in the middle of the crosshairs is very bright and easy to pick up on when shouldering the rifle, even when it’s bright outside.

 

[John Warren]

What's the consensus choice for the best optic for the FE x Henry 45-70?

Narrowed down to ACRO, SRO or H-2/T-2!

What is your intended use for the rifle? I run a Vortex Razor HD 1-10 on my Guide Gun in 45-70.

 

[chris_lees]

Yeah, I've gone the LPVO route on my 45-70 as well. I had a Primary Arms 1-6 x 24 at the back of the cupboard doing nit muxh. Cheap and not that cheerful, but it serves a purpose and neither deer nor boar seem to give care what I'm looking thru. Same rational as Jacob

 

[dehousley]

I've been torn between an LPVO and keeping it really lightweight. I'll be most likely using as a truck or brush gun.

 

[smb0120]

My Blackbear gun is a Marlin 45-70 which has kept me from getting the FE version, but I went with the Leupold Scout scope as it’s made to mount further forward which works well on a lever action gun with a hammer. It keeps your scope out of the way. Great scope and highly recommend.

 

[smb0120]

 

[jkrispies]

Of those choices, I'd go with the ACRO for its window size and durability. That said, I'd be tempted to consider an old school Trijicon 1-4x Accupoint in Warne Hyper Light Rings. A .45-70 won't need so much range for big magnification, and the Triji 1-4x is as lightweight as you can get in a variable. This keeps it handy, and no batteries as a bonus. That said, nothing beats a dot for speed-- I tested and wrote an article on it: Is an LPVO "Basically" A Red Dot on 1x".

 

[pdeberard]

I'm gonna pile on and say you should try an LPVO. I have astigmatism and most red dots look like a smear to me, so not something I would want to use on a longer shot.

If you're set on a red dot I would run something with a rifle-sized tube. The micro-dots are great a pistol but if you don't need to stay compact, I think you're better off with a bigger viewing window.

 

[deadeyejunior]

An LPVO would be my choice if you plan to hunt with it. I really love the Steiner P4Xi 1-4x24 P3TR reticle, usually can be had for around $600 new and the illumination is Aimpoint bright and clean simple BDC reticle.

 

[mteague90]

If you’re set on red dots, I’d go for the T2, then the ACRO.

An SRO on a lever gun? Nah. An RMR HD would be tougher and more fit for the task.

 

[wendell]

I have had an Eotech, Trijicon RMR, Aimpoint PRO and a Delta Point Pro on my Henry X.

I like the Trijicon the best, Delta Point pro, then Eotech or Aimpoint.

All of them did the job, but you really need a cheek riser for any of them.

 

[bgrolmus]

At JV’s recommendation, I put an ACRO on my Marlin 45-70 this fall before a black bear hunt. Absolutely love it and would recommend.

 

[jdedwards15]

What's the consensus choice for the best optic for the FE x Henry 45-70?

Narrowed down to ACRO, SRO or H-2/T-2!

Was just about to ask the same question, excellent ideas! The lpvo is not something I had considered but it's worth a try...