How long will a muzzleloader stay sighted it?

[Christianthebuckmaster]

Hey i just registered and was wondering if i need to sight my muzzleloader in. Its been just laying in my shelf for 2 years not been moved. Would the muzzleloader still be sighted in? Thanks for the help

[cayugad]

It should be close, but you should check it. Be sure and clean it first. Good luck.

[Big Z]

It might still be on. But you should check the scope/sights before every season to make sure everything is how it should be.

[bigtim6656]

I am just getting into the muzzy stuff. But i would think any good scope would stay in for ever if it is just sitting around.
Also welcome your love the forum great bunch of guys,

[omegasmoke]

I would highly suggest you shoot it to find out before you go hunting. Just incase.

[Gotbuck]

Welcome aboard. It should be fine but clean it and shoot it. Do you even remember what distance you zeroed in on? I would start small at 25 yards and go back to a range your comfortable with in shooting deer, elk, etc..

[Christianthebuckmaster]

Thanks for the replies. It a thompson center encore 45. Cant remember what i sighted in at.

[SWThomas]

I think it will be close, if not dead-on. Unless you bumped it.

[saxman1]

Cant see a reason to NOT shoot it and find out for sure.
It builds confidance to see that bullet hit the mark

[txhunter58]

Originally Posted by Christianthebuckmaster

Hey i just registered and was wondering if i need to sight my muzzleloader in. Its been just laying in my shelf for 2 years not been moved. Would the muzzleloader still be sighted in? Thanks for the help

A muzzy will stay sighted in the same length of time that a centerfire rifle stays sighted in: Always reck!

That said, also remember that "practice makes perfect". Every gun has a "feel" to it all its own, and I always have to get comfortable with holding it, gauging the trigger, etc. each year.

Good luck.