scope question

illinoishunter3710 · 12-17-2006, 07:41 PM

HI.... im wanting to get a scope for my muzzleloader and i was wondering is therea difference between a rifle scope and a scope that says its for a muzzleloader. I want to get a 3-9x40 scope, do i need one thats says for a muzzleloader.thanks

cayugad · 12-17-2006, 07:47 PM

a muzzleloader scope and a rifle scope are basically the same thing. The thing you need to keep in mind is eye relief and I like to keep the scope short, so I do not have to remove the sights on the rifle.

As to some good scopes in 3-9x40 would depend on what you want to spend. I like around a 4" eye relief. I also like the short scopes around 11-1/2 inches. I personally like the Nikon Pro Sport but I use the 2-7x32mm and have been real impressed with it.

Good luck in your search for a scope.

illinoishunter3710 · 12-17-2006, 07:50 PM

ok...thanks for the reply. I didn't think there was but someone also told me that there was..but thanks

cayugad · 12-17-2006, 07:53 PM

rifle, shotgun, and muzzleloader scopes are all in the same class. I think a lot of companies advertize a "muzzleloader scope." Now there are some scopes that really are set up for muzzleloaders, but again.. any of them will work. I have Millet Bucks, Bushnell, and Sightrons also on rifles and they all shoot well...

HEAD0001 · 12-17-2006, 07:58 PM

Major difference is where the parallax is set. On rimfire, shotgun,and ML scopes the parallax is set at a shorter distance. Tom.