Bushnell Legend Vrs. Nikon Prostaff

[Kyle3]

Well guys I ordered a new muzzleloader, and I have come down to these two scopes to put on top of it. I want the scope to be 2-7 now I just have to pick which one. Which one would you pick for a muzzleloader where my maximum shot will be 100 yards or less.

[Superpig]

I can't find in any of the literature I have where a 2-7 is available in the Bushnell Legend. I only see it listed as a 3-9 for this year with either a 40 or 50mm objective. I have handled this scope and I like it alot. It has fully multicoated optics and the Nikon does not. The eye relief is 3.5" on the Bushnell and the Nikon has 3.8". The Nikon is listed as being available in 2-7X32 which is a perfect fit for a muzzleloader. The Nikon is 2" shorter and about 3 ounces lighter. This is the case and Bushnell's are usually longer and heavier than most other comparable scopes. I'm sure that at dawn and dusk the Bushnell with fully coated optics will be a little brighter and clearer. However, for fit and finish on the rifle I like going with the smaller 32mm objective which should provide ample optics for most muzzleloader hunting situations. I am not a fan of huge objectives. If you can't see well enough to place a shot you are either too far away or it's too darn dark! This is my 2 cents worth.

[Kyle3]

Thanks Super Pig:
The latest Redhead catalog has the Bushnell Legend listed as the same price as the Pro-Staff and it is 2-7 w/ a 32 mm ob. diameter and is 11.5'' long and weighs 12 oz. I guess I will have to go take a look at each one and see which one I like better, but for my price range for the muzzleloader I figured these were my best two options.