I don't understand why anyone would think that a Muzzleloader would need anything less than the absolute finest optics you could afford. Also, you certainly wouldn't condier todays top in-line rifles "short range" weapons with shooting ranges of 150 to 225 yards becoming common place these days with the correct loads. In the mid price range than I have become a fan of the nikon Monarch series which is what I have on my T/C Omega. Now, of you can allow yourself to put the best of the best then by all means may I suggest the elite in todays scope, the Swaroski line is simply amazing! I put a Swaro ona T/C Encore Pro Hunter and it's the most impressive package I've ever experienced! It is true, you honestly do get what you pay for and the Swaro optic proves it in my humble opinion.