Optic for JM Marlin 1894 "trapper" limited.

[JagerDog]

I have a 45 Colt in above. Currently has a Leupold 1-4 w/ hogplex reticle with Warne QR rings and Weaver base.

I actually have a small collection of JM Marlins. I can't see open sights anymore so all are wearing glass. I've tried to keep with the theme of Marlin/Leupold keeping them all USA.

Well..I recently added anther 45 Colt. This time with a 20" round barrel. I've been considering moving the Hogplex to the 20" and putting a reflex optic on the "Trapper". I can continue with Leupold albeit more $ than say Vortex or Burris. I do rather like the motion sensor concept. I'd like to keep it low profile an connect to either the Weaver or a rail is an option. I do have extra Warne bases for Weaver style rings as I wasn't fond of the scope positioning, hence changed to Weaver bases.

So anyone with experience with reflex red dot on a carbine? How about with poor near vision? Compelling reasons to divert from Leupold theme? Other USA considerations?

Another thought is to move the 2-7x33 w/ SABR reticle from the 45-70 (1895) to the new Colt and go with a 3-9x40 (either SABR or CDS dial) on the 45-70

[JagerDog]

Well, I found a good deal on a Vortex Venom 3 MOA reflex.

Gonna take the 1-4 Leupold hogplex off the trapper and put it on the 20" carbine and put the Venom on the trapper and see how I like that.

[MyOdessa]

For what it worth, I am in your situation vision wise, and I also have Leupold 1-4x with PigPlex scopes on my Ruger PCC, Henry .41 Magnum and Marlin .41 Magnum rifles, because this scope just works really well over distances I will likely shoot these rifles.
As far as red dot sights, I have them on my handguns, but I am not likely to shoot any of them past 25-35 yards. At 75-150 yards, I need scopes.

[JagerDog]

For what it worth, I am in your situation vision wise, and I also have Leupold 1-4x with PigPlex scopes on my Ruger PCC, Henry .41 Magnum and Marlin .41 Magnum rifles, because this scope just works really well over distances I will likely shoot these rifles.
As far as red dot sights, I have them on my handguns, but I am not likely to shoot any of them past 25-35 yards. At 75-150 yards, I need scopes.

Is the PCC in 40 so you can use the same bullets? I've been on the lookout off/on for one.

Ya, bit of an experiment. I have a couple tubed red dots (pistol, AR pistol and Circuit Judge), one of them magnified, but no reflex. I doubt I'll be shooting the trapper beyond 100, so we'll see.

[MyOdessa]

Is the PCC in 40 so you can use the same bullets? I've been on the lookout off/on for one.

Ya, bit of an experiment. I have a couple tubed red dots (pistol, AR pistol and Circuit Judge), one of them magnified, but no reflex. I doubt I'll be shooting the trapper beyond 100, so we'll see.

My PCC is in 9mm.