We aren't allowed magnification in my state. For muzzleloader season we have to have open sights or single power scope. I am hoping to draw a refuge tag this year ,so I decided to get a muzzy ready just in case. Some areas of the refuge are pretty open so I figured a single power scope would be better than my GPR and a peep sight. I am tired of moving scopes around and having to re-sight guns in so I decided to put the single power scope on a gun that I don't plan on using for anything else. That way it can stay on there. I hadn't shot the 50 cal Elite in a few years so it seemed like a good candidate. The scope is a Vortek 1X . I mounted it and headed out to tune it in with the 260 gr Scorpion pt gold and I started with 90 gr Blackhorn and federal primer.





gun also has the Lehigh bare primer conversion.

After getting it on target I shot for groups at 75 yards. It is amazing ,after shooting 9x,14x,and 20x scopes all year , how little the target is with a 1x . Even at 75 yards the crosshairs covered the bull.
This was the group.. I always pull one it seems. But for me that is really good as my eyes suck now at my age.




since the crosshairs covered everything I decided to switch to a 6 o'clock hold. I made one adjustment then shot using the 6 o'clock hold. That was better. I think 4 more clicks and I am good to go.

this is 100 yards using a 6 o'clock hold.



load ended up at 100 gr blackhorn,260 pt gold.
The Elite sure is one nice gun. I can't believe I never shoot it anymore.

Now I just have to draw that Refuge tag and I will be happy.

Chet, four clicks down to hit where you are aiming or you looking to hit a little high for longer range? Either way you look like you are ready!

That'll definitely work.

Just curious, what state are you in?

The Great Plains of South Dakota

That is some great shooting! I have a couple of them 1x scope laying around here still when Wisconsin was non- magnification regulated. But they are no where near the quality of that one you have. Although I too noted when I shot 1x that they were much better for me, then open sight shooting. I too went with a 6 o'clock hold on my 1x for the same reason. The cross hairs covered the bulls eye at longer ranges.

That's mighty good shooting Chet. I just hope you remember to use the 6 O'clock hold when your "target" comes into view so you don't shoot over his back.

Right!! Or maybe at least spine him so i can join the "its better to be lucky than good" crowd