C-more for a 45-70

[raz]

I know this is far from an open gun, but my dad is 78 and wants to shoot a deer with his 45-70 contender pistol. I want to pick up a c-more for him.

I thought I would ask the experts for some advice.

1. Which c-more would you suggest?

2. Which size dot?

3. Which switch?

4. Where is the best place to purchase?

thanks, for your input!!

[Steve RA]

I'd suggest you take a look at a Burris FastFire III with the 8 Minute dot. Has click adjustable windage and elevation and the one I have seems to be holding up real well.

[38supPat]

My personal advice would be to pick up a small tube dot, Aimpoint preferably, but there are others that should work. If going with a heads up dot then yeah, something with a solid structure like a Burris, Cmore RTS or similar. I would avoid the serendipity type Cmore as the front lens structure is not as strong as other designs and likely to be damaged while in the bush. And go with a 2 Moa dot. The bigger dots are fine for speed but for hunting at various distances I'd like the smaller dot for precision.

[Steve RA]

Hunting deer with a 45-70 Contender, especially at 78 years old, probably would not be a long range endeavor and a little larger dot at his Dad's age might be more "seeable".

You might have your Father look thru a few and see which size might suit him best.

[Alaskapopo]

I know this is far from an open gun, but my dad is 78 and wants to shoot a deer with his 45-70 contender pistol. I want to pick up a c-more for him.

I thought I would ask the experts for some advice.

1. Which c-more would you suggest?

2. Which size dot?

3. Which switch?

4. Where is the best place to purchase?

thanks, for your input!!

I would not trust a Cmore to hold up on something like that. Get an Aimpoint.

pat