Trijicon RMR 3.5moa

[quest450]

New to lever guns, got my first Henry H010G .45-70 recently and like the title says I'm thinking about Trijicon RMR 3.5moa red dot mounted on EGW sight mount, I'm 60yo and my eyesight is not getting better, front sight is a little blurry and I'm not gonna wear prescription glasses while shooting so I thought red dot might be a good choice out to 100yd max, appreciate your thoughts and opinions.

[ol'pole]

I was having trouble seeing my front bead also, in my 70's, instead of adding I bought a fiber optic front sight and a bullseye rear. In the sunshine the front glows like a laser, lined up in the bullseye fantastic sight picture! The sights I bought are Marbles (Marblesguns.com) thru Midway. About $35 for both, installed myself.
Whatever you decide enjoy

[quest450]

That sounds good ol'pole I'm glad it worked out for you
I think I'm gonna go with the red dot tho, just seems like quicker target acquisition with my blurry eyes

[Hatchdog]

Just remember that a 3.5 MOA dot will cover 3.5” of your target at 100 yards. There are some 2 MOA red dots available out there including one from Vortex. Wonder how a red dot will do with the recoil of a 45-70?

[GeoBoy]

Just remember that a 3.5 MOA dot will cover 3.5” of your target at 100 yards. There are some 2 MOA red dots available out there including one from Vortex. Wonder how a red dot will do with the recoil of a 45-70?

If it’s a Trijicon, I wouldn’t worry about it.

[Hatchdog]

Just remember that a 3.5 MOA dot will cover 3.5” of your target at 100 yards. There are some 2 MOA red dots available out there including one from Vortex. Wonder how a red dot will do with the recoil of a 45-70?

If it’s a Trijicon, I wouldn’t worry about it.

Good point!

[quest450]

I think it should be ok with the kicking like a mule .45-70

https://youtu.be/-6qCSQH4mwg

[quest450]

I ordered one from EuroOptic, best price online by far, no black Friday discount

[GeoBoy]

I ordered one from EuroOptic, best price online by far, no black Friday discount

I did the same, just waiting for the QD mount to come off back order.

[quest450]

Hey GeoBoy call EGW, their website shows out of stock but when I called they found few available, got it yesterday and today my Henry is wearing Trijicon RMR mounted on EGW mount, looks pretty slick, nice clean install

Gotta figger out how to post pictures

[quest450]

Oh sorry, I got the flat mount not the QD

[GeoBoy]

I ordered one from EuroOptic, best price online by far, no black Friday discount

I did the same, just waiting for the QD mount to come off back order.

It came in today, very nice product.

[BruniX]

Just remember that a 3.5 MOA dot will cover 3.5” of your target at 100 yards. There are some 2 MOA red dots available out there including one from Vortex. Wonder how a red dot will do with the recoil of a 45-70?

hello, i have tested vortex red dot, + magnifier ,during one year on a marlin sbl, with no problem.
only at range, i don't hunt, shooting 45-70 is just for fun

but red dot are not optimal for my eyes, as i use a Burris AR-536 on a my AR 15 and i love it, i try actually one on marlin 45-70 .
Burris is build like a tank, and no moving part, very robust.
i have tested it à 110 yards, no problem, but mount is a little too far forward, this reduces the field of vision...
I will try to back it up, an inch less, that would be ideal.
the idea is to be able to use it up to 200 yards...
bruno