Need a decent scope for a good in-line muzzle loader
Need a decent scope for a good in-line muzzle loader
Stafford area - I can travel some. I am looking for something in the 91/92% light transmission, power range is flexible. I really like the Bushnell Trophy XLT or equivalent quality. I would like to keep the price between $80 to $130 for a well-used scope but willing to consider better scopes for their fair value. Thank you...
Re: Need a decent scope for a good in-line muzzle loader
decent, and 80-130 don't really match up in my book, but if you are budget limited, I'd suggest a fixed power scope. You can get a lot more glass for your bucks that way.
If you can stretch the budget a bit more, a Redfield Revenge should be available new for about 140, and the better Redfields become available for only about $40 more than that.
If you can stretch the budget a bit more, a Redfield Revenge should be available new for about 140, and the better Redfields become available for only about $40 more than that.
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Thanks for the information! I haven't used Redfields so I appreciate your insight. Under 200 for a really good new scope is very encouraging news. What fixed power do you think is about right for a .50?
Re: Need a decent scope for a good in-line muzzle loader
I'm guessing your hunting is going to be < 200yds, so fixed 4x should give a reasonable balance between short and medium range.Remington wrote: What fixed power do you think is about right for a .50?
Depending on the rifle, you may need scope mounting bases, and you almost certainly need rings. Bases and rings could be another $40-80.
If the gun has them, Dont ignore iron sights. They really can be reasonably accurate and if they are already installed, then they are free.
Also red-dots can be useful and can be bought for $75. Probably still need base & rings.
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Thanks again! My go-to favorite hunting spot is a line of two ridge tops with a shallow valley between them so a two hundred yard target is a possibility depending on where I set up. I'll have to shoot my gun a lot more before I get comfortable at that range. I already have a CVA Wolf set up with an ok scope (the Trophy XLT works good 'nuff for me on that rifle) that is zeroed in and very acurate at the range so I don't want to pull the scope off it yet to use on my new rifle. I picked up a new Optima that came with the Durasight high profile rail mount system with 1" rings that I will probably try to use. For some reason it didn't come with open sights but I am thinking about contacting CVA and asking for them. Do you think a red dot system will work for me on the Optima in my hunting situation? Or is the better bet going to be upgrading to the higher quality and/or fixed power scope?
Re: Need a decent scope for a good in-line muzzle loader
2 MOA dot should be do-able for 100yd shots without much fuss. I've not used red-dots out beyond 100 yds, so I can't speek for them at longer ranges.Remington wrote: Do you think a red dot system will work for me on the Optima in my hunting situation? Or is the better bet going to be upgrading to the higher quality and/or fixed power scope?
But an entry level 4x is VERY inexpensive. Midway shows tasco, bsa, barska, and a few others all for $50 or less.
I prefer a bit of magnification if I had the option on 150+ yards. So given that info, my vote wold be for the 4x scope.
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Your vote counts. Thank you. Let's go shooting muzzle loaders as soon as the weather warms up a little more.jdonovan wrote:I prefer a bit of magnification if I had the option on 150+ yards. So given that info, my vote wold be for the 4x scope.
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sure! I've got a new savage 10ml-II that needs some trigger time.Remington wrote:Your vote counts. Thank you. Let's go shooting muzzle loaders as soon as the weather warms up a little more.