i have been using flintlocks for the past 4 season's but want to make the switch to in line's.
here's the deal:
i don't want to spend more then $350
i hunt wooded country and a far shot would be 120 yards most are inside 50.
should i get a scope?

so what in line would you suggest?

Well if you're talking $350.00 for the whole set up you need to figure $100.00 of that for scope and mounts. For $250.00 I would look at a NEF Sidekick. That would still leave you about $100.00 for all the accessories and some thing to try and shoot.

http://www.dallastacticalsupplies.com/itemdetails.asp?itemid=NESPS050 176.99

http://www.dallastacticalsupplies.com/itemdetails.asp?itemid=NEM03059 3.76

If you are going to scope, the base and hammer extension from this page: 18.00
http://www.hr1871.com/store/index.htm

and for a scope, to keep total price down, perhaps a Banner 1.5x4.5 or a little Millett 1.5x4. I really like the little Millett for the money. ~60 to 80

An alternative to a scope if you've still got good eyesight might be a nice peep with matching front. Likely wouldn't be much cheaper though.

I get a total of about 279 from the above. You are still going to need scope rings - good weaver style -and will have to pay some shipping so add another 50. Throw the remainder into a good range rod.

Hope you weren't figurin' on powder/ammo/primers in that 350.

For the difference in price from the Sidekick in blue at Cabela's ($159.00)to the Stainless Steel one Underclocked posted, I would sure go that route. Then a Bushnell Banner Dusk to Dawn 3-9x40 with some B-Square Sports mounts. That would be a heck of an outfit.

A used good rifle may be the best way to go. I do have cheap inlines that shoot great as well the stage is open My friend. MDM Quickshooter is a good rifle as well. US made under $200 and a Millet scope works fine on one of them. My son kicks my butt every now and again with his.