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I do not want to burst any bubbles here but the only differnce between a "rifle" scope, and a "MZ" scope, and a "shotgun" scope is the difference where the parallax is set. If you do not believe that then call Leupold, and they will tell you the same thing. I have talked to Leupold about this on many occasions.
The recoil on a 12 gauge is more intense than it is on a 223 Remington, but it is no more intense than a 458 Wnchester. How rugged a scope is built is directly proportional to the cost of the scope. And how well a scope holds up is directly proportional to the punishment you apply to it. This is why you should always put a click adjustable scope on a heavy recoiling firearm, and you should not use friction adjustment scopes on a heavily recoiling firearm.Tom.
Explained perfectly.
and rifleman, I hope you were joking, theres no need for you to beD*ck on here. Get your facts straight before you drag someone through the mud or at least have some clue of what you're talking about before you do.
I'll bet most people who shoot a modern muzzleloader ,with a scope, have used a "rifle" scope on it (including me) and they have worked fine. I've been using mine for 8years with no problems and it hold zero dead nuts year after year.