What power scope should I use??
 

I just bought my first Muzzleloader (Omega) and didn't know what power scope to use. I'm debating between a 2x7x33 and 3x9x40.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!!

Thanks and good hunting!!!
jt

RE: What power scope should I use??
 

Math the 2x7 is the pick for keeping a light handling rifle just that way. But an Omega (or really ANY muzzleloader for that matter) is anything but quick handling. If you had a common muzzleloader like a 22" Wolverine, CVA whatever etc... then I would say 2x7 but you have a hotrod muzzleloader that deserves at LEAST a 3x9x40.

The gun will shoot MUCH farther than you might think, personally I would max that baby out and go with something over 10X and mildots!!!

;)
RA

RE: What power scope should I use??
 

I would think either of the two mentioned would do the job fine on your rifle. I would be more concerned about the eye relief and the quality of the light gathering abilities. In the eye relief department, your rifle is a kicker from all reports. I would make sure I have at least a 3.5" or better eye relief. 4"+ would be the area I would be looking at.

RE: What power scope should I use??
 

I have the Nikon Buckmaster 3-9x40 on my Knight, this scope is clear & crisp and for $200 its well worth it. I like to have the added benifit of having the extra power, but after 13 years I have yet to put it above 4x while hunting, 9x is on while at the range

RE: What power scope should I use??
 

I agree that the Buckmaster I looked into the other day surprised me. Nikon has improved their scope optics on all their models recently.

RE: What power scope should I use??
 

I would go with the 3-9x40 scope. It is an all around good choice for a gun like an Omega. Good luck!

RE: What power scope should I use??
 

If your typical shot is long distance, i.e. over 150 yards, then look at 3x9 scopes. If your typical shot is under 100 yards, then get a 1.5x4.5 or something similar.

Where I hunt I rarely have a shot over 100 yards, most are at 50-60 yards, so I went with a 1.5x4.5 32mm scope (Bushnell 3200 Firefly).

RE: What power scope should I use??
 

2x7x33 and 3x9x40 are not that dramatically different. Either from a quality MFG would work fine.

If you are new to ML and hunting in general and/or if most of your hunting is less than 150 yards, also consider a quality fixed 4x scope.

The Leupold M8 4x is a really nice scope. I've got two of them. One on a ML and the other on a shotgun. You can pick up a decent used M8 4x fixed for a good price and it will have the lifetime warranty even though you are not the original owner.

I have several scopes from Leupold, Burris and a Ziess.

Just remember to not skimp on optics, mounts and rings. Look for "Fully Multi-coated" lenses.