Muzzleloader Scope
 

Just wondering what type of scopes you have on your ML's? I am thinking about changing some things around. I have a T/C Omega with a Leupold VX-1 2-7x33. I was thinking of maybe a Leupold fixed power. Thoughts?

Well there are a lot of good scopes out there. It looks like you have a good scope. I like the Nikon Omega, Nikon Pro Staff, Bushnell 3200, Bushnell Dusk to Dawn, Simmon Pro Diamond, and Traditions scopes. It all depends on what you want the scope to do, where you hunt, and how much you want to spend.

It all depends on what kind of shooting your gonna do, how far ect. I have mostly 3X9X40's Leupold, Nikon and Bushnell. My Favorite is the Leupold Ultimate Slam ML Scope with the S.A.B.R. reticle.
(BP)

Yeah go with this scope. I just picked up a new on from a shop on ebay for $206. The name of the guy is Bullelk14. I did a lot of research before i came to this decision. I wouldnt go with the Omega. 5 inches of eye relief is to much. You will be very uncomfortable at that length. There is a great review on the Ultimate Slam on the Chuck Hawks website. Just google "ultimate slam review chuck hawks" and youll see it.

Call me old fashioned, but i prefer a good 4-6 fixed power scope for the muzzys. I have seen lesser brand scopes change poi with the power change on variables and for my shooting, i rarely need the xtra magnification. Good luck.

Thanks for the replies so far. I like the theory of the ballistic reticles but for me they are too "busy". Now, I will say the Leupold reticle looks much cleaner than the Nikon's.

I used a fixed power Weaver K4 on my Dad's hunting rifle back in the late 70's and early 80's but have forgotten what it was like to shoot with them. I like the simplicity of a fixed power scope but also fear I will miss the adjustability of a variable scope.

How is a close range shot(15-20 yards) with a fixed power scope, say in the 4x-6x range?

Myself, i have never been so fortunate to have such a shot on deer. Years ago, i managed to get super close, and made the shot on a lunging, leaping Elk using a 4x scope. I often make this shot with my pellet rifle using a 4x scope and sorta consider it a 'long' shot. Right now i have three 4x scopes, and killed some deer with my Accura with a 4x scope mounted. Closest was about 40 yard, and furthest about 230 yard.

If your rifle and scope are 'right', when you bring the rifle to your shoulder, you will be aimed at the target. I find a 4x scope to be just fine at point blank range.

If you are going to hunt in thick areas that will limit your range down to less then a hundred yards, I would like to suggest a scope that has done great things for me. It is a Tasco Bantam in 2.5x:



It is a very inexpensive scope at only about $36 from Wal Mart. It is a shotgun/BP scope and does work well. It has been on my Sidekick for years and has helped me harvest many deer. It has a standard BP style reticle with a circled cross hair. It couldn't get any less confusing.

For that price you can't go wrong.