I just got a marlin 1895 xlr ss in 45-70. I want to put a scope on it,any suggestions?Any suggestions on ammo also so far I've picked up remington and leverution ammo.Comments please

2.5-8x compact. Check out Cor-Bon for magnum level loads.

Rich
DRSS

Use a compact scope such as a 1X5 or 1.5X5 Leupold .
As for loads the old load 1886 load of 3031 and the 405 grain jacketed bullets works well.

Leupold VX-II 1-4x20mm
OR
Leupold VX-II 2-7x33mm

Leupold 2.5 compact or their scout scope is more magnification than a fella needs for big game at 45/70 ranges. For factory ammo my Guide Gun likes Remington 405s, Federal & Winchester 300 JHPs, and especially the Winchester Nosler 300 gr Partition. I've had good success with IMR3031, IMR4198, and RL7 with the jacketed 350 gr Hornady softs and commercially cast lead 405s. Still looking for a pistol power load for the cast 300s.

I use a red dot on mine. More than enough sight for anything at 45-70 ranges. I find it to be a good deal faster than a regular scope. Mine is a Millett.

Thanks for the replies.I'll take all the info I can get!I love my 405 but for f bad weather hunting can't wait to try this combo!

I have a 2.5x compact leupold on mine and like it.

I'm using a Burris 1x4 Fullfield.

Scout scope.

i got a marlin 1895 with 4x leupold works just fine.nice eye relief also

I use a 1x4 Leupold more to see an opening in brush rather than distance here in NY. I went to the Win Partition after finding the other 300 factories were too fragile.