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Old 11-29-2006 | 05:05 PM
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Default Which scope will be good for a muzzleloader?

Hey guys i wanted to buy a scope for my muzzleloader but wasn't sure which one to buy and how much power. I was wondering if this one will be good enough for a ML. I wont be shooting no more than 150 yards. Also which power should i get it?

http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catal...rTarget=browse
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Old 11-29-2006 | 05:30 PM
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Default RE: Which scope will be good for a muzzleloader?

You might want to ask the same question on the ML forum. I can't use a scope for hunting so I haven't mounted one on my White yet.

I believe Cayugad uses a Nikon ProStaff 2X7 onone of his MLersand really likes it. It won't break the bank either.
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Old 11-29-2006 | 10:30 PM
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I haven't used it but like mentioned I have seen a number guys on the ML forum post good reviews on the prostaff. I have had excellent results with the elite 3200 on MLers.
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Old 11-29-2006 | 11:41 PM
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The Prostaffs are a decent scope,But I feel that the Burris Fullfeild in 3x9x40 is a better scope for the money.You can pick the Burris up here on the net new for 150.00 plus shipping
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Old 11-30-2006 | 01:16 PM
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There are quite a few good to very good scopes in varying prices. I would look to spend $175 or more and power depends on your preference. Even though I do not currently have a scope on my ML, as not legal to use during ML season in Minnesota, I would be inclined to put a 1.5x4.5, 2x6 or 2x7 power. If you anticipate shots up to 150 yards then any of the 3 above mentioned powers would be fine.
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Old 12-04-2006 | 03:02 PM
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Last Friday I bought a Nikon Buckmaster 4x40 to put on my muzzleloader. I felt no need to put a variable on a firearm that won't be used past 150 yards. To be honest, I might have chosen something different, maybe a Leupold FX for example, but I was hunting Saturday and needed something then and there. The Buckmaster was all they had that came close to filling my needs. I mounted it and zeroed it Sat. morning and hunted with it that afternoon. I'm pretty pleased with it.
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Old 12-05-2006 | 06:03 AM
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I have a Leupold VX-1, 2-7x33 on my T/C Omega. So far it has worked well.
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