andrewjoseph

My answer would be yes! if you purchase a reasonably quality scope built for a big game rifle. All of my scopes are regular rifle scopes with 100 yard parralax.

The idea of the muzzleloader/shotgun scope was to offer a shorter parralax because the ranges of the gun shooting were less. In a modern, and I'll use the word medium, quality scope and up the 100 yard parralax will allow shooting down to a few yards without a problem.

One other thought the greater the power of the scope the more apparent the parralax (edge focus) becomes. So if you are using a 2x7, in most instances pararalax will not be noticed. I choose to use 3x9x40's basically for the same reasons you have stated and they work superbly.

Cayugad and others really find the Bushnell Banner, Nikon Pro-Staff scopes that are fairly easy on the pocket book work very well for them. I have chosen to go a little higher in the quality line and I am using Bushnell Elite 3200's for the added features they provide.

Last point because your eyes may be marginal anyway I would advise a name brand medium quality or higher scope. It certainly does not have to be a $500 Leupold or even a Bushnell 4200.

Just sharing some thoughts....