Question for the inline muzzleloader pros

[kwmack]

Thinking about investing in my first muzzleloader and was just curious about purchasing a scope. I've read that a ml scope is different from a rifle scope (that the parallax is set for shorter range). Just wondering if this was true, and what your luck has been in using a rifle scope on a muzzleloader. Thanks!

 

[MC One Shot]

You may want to add "inline" to your thread title. You will get more inline responses....

 

[freezer filler]

Any lower power scope will suffice. 1-4 up to 2-7 are typically perfect for a muzzleloader and the parallax will be fine. Bushnell Banner 1.5-4x32 is a pain to dial in but I've had good luck with them holding zero...I wouldn't go any cheaper myself.

 

[kwmack]

Thanks for the quick reply. So 3-9x may be a little overkill?

 

[Magellann]

I have an old Weaver 2.5 power scope on mine and it suits the purpose very well.

 

[kwmack]

Great. I've been looking at the CVA Wolf...It comes with mount and rings but no scope. It's a really short gun, so don't want something too big on it simply for cosmetic reasons if nothing else

 

[freezer filler]

Cva wolf has a high hammer and you will need extra tall rings and a scope with a small ocular bell or the hammer will rebound off it...I have one and put a tasco red dot on it. It's been on there for three years without issue. It's nicer IMO than a scope on this gun.

 

[hunter148]

I have a 2x turkey scope on my Encore and a 3x9 on a Knight. I prefer the turkey scope as it has a circle around the crosshairs that fit a turkey's head at 20 yds. So if you have a running critter all I do is put the circle on the furnace rather than trying to centre crosshairs. It also has an incredibly long eye relief which helps. Works for me

 

[eastwind]

I also have a 3x9x40 on my knight. I've shot several deer with my rifle, some out to 150yds with no problem.

 

[kwmack]

Great to hear that I have a few options. I may go with the 3-9 simply because it's what I'm used to. Looking forward to getting into shooting black powder!

 

[kc34]

I have a 3-9 power on my TC muzzle loader and managed to take a white-tail at 175 yards a couple years ago so they can reach out there a bit.

 

[303EppsFan]

My son has fixed 4X Leupold on his TC Omega and killed a nice 6 pt. at 187 yards, lasered, with no problem.
I use a Leupold Ultimate Slam 3-9x on my Savage inline but wouldn't feel undone by a fixed 2x.