Muzzleloading Scope ??'s

Savage .17 · 01-01-2009, 10:51 AM

I got a CVA Kodiak Pro .50 cal and I am looking to put a scope on it for deer hunting. My hope is that it can be consistently accurate at about 150-200 yards. Do you think a riflescope (Nikon Pro Staff)would hold up against the kick of a .50 cal. Any input about your experience with scopes or advice would be great. Thanks.

stalkingbear · 01-01-2009, 01:13 PM

Of course the Nikon prostaff would hold up to the recoil. But since you're going to be shooting at those extended ranges, wouldn't a Nikon muzzleloader scope with BDC reticle and increased eye relief be better?

Hurricanespg · 01-01-2009, 01:41 PM

Yeah I imagine it will. I have a Simmons 2x7x32mm on a CVA Kodiak Magnum .50 cal that has held up quite well over the years. I routinely shoot out to 200 yards with it.

Savage .17 · 01-01-2009, 10:17 PM

Thanks for the input, its good to hear that the Nikon Pro Staff will hold up to the recoil I am very worried about that aspect. I would like the Nikon Muzzleloader scope but it is a bit to pricy for my pocket.

Western MA Hunter · 01-05-2009, 09:35 AM

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ORIGINAL: stalkingbear

Of course the Nikon prostaff would hold up to the recoil. But since you're going to be shooting at those extended ranges, wouldn't a Nikon muzzleloader scope with BDC reticle and increased eye relief be better?

I love the prostaff... great scope for the $$.. Not a big BDC fan myself...

Zingnut · 01-06-2009, 06:19 PM

You may also want to look into the Leupold ultimateslam. Very nice scope for the money.

~Jeff

revpilot · 01-06-2009, 10:43 PM

Cabelas just came out with a ML scope similar to the omega bdc, im not sure who makes scopes for them, but i was looking at it on the website for $99. http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?_DARGS=/cabelas/en/common/catalog/item-link.jsp_A&_DAV=MainCatcat602006-cat601560&id=0064068713116a&navCount=1&amp ;podId=0064068&parentId=cat601560&masterpa thid=&navAction=push&catalogCode=IK&ri d=&parentType=index&indexId=cat601233& hasJS=true
You cant beat there customer service either if you have problems with any Cabela brand item.

SWThomas · 01-07-2009, 06:54 AM

Nikon Prostaff 3-9X40 with BDC here. Plenty of eye relief.