Scopes For Muzzleloaders

[PTHEIM]

Hey Guys,
I am just getting into muzzleloading (in-line) and I am thinking of putting a scope on my 'new' rifle.
It's a CVA Hunter Mag. in-line bolt-action in .50cal.I'll be using PowerBelt .50cal in 245gr and/or 295gr copper jacketed bullets.
Anyway,I was thinking of a single power scope like 6×40mm (if I can find one) or even a RedDot type scope for under $100 on my muzzleloader for the fall hunting season.I will be doing a bit of practice shooting during the summer.
Any ideas or suggestions would be welcomed.
I know I should probably find a ML forum site and may still do so.

[Handloader]

I would think that any of the cheaper scopes would do a good job. I shoot an Encore 209X50 Muzzleloader and I have it scoped with a Leupold VariXII 3X9X40 and it does a great job on the range and hunting. I like the varible for the range as my eyes are not as good as they once were. Good luck on your shooting and hunting. ;)

[PTHEIM]

Thanks for the info.I have been concerned since a driver for a supplier to our store told me that he put a shotgun scope on his ML and on his last shot of the day the scope fell apart internally.He sent the scope back to the manufacturer under warranty and was sent a replacement scope.This scope too fell apart after 3 target shots with non-magnum loads.

Thanks again for the info.

['da law]

PTHEIM,

As far as your fixed power (6x40) goes, for ranges you'd be shooting you've got a good all around power in mind. Redfield and Weaver both make a good 6 power scope, one of my favs was a K6 6x40 Weaver that sat on a large ring 98 mauser in .30/06. I still hunt w/this rifle/scope combo and at moderate ranges, the 6x40 is all I need on whitetails. If I had to pick a fixed power scope, I would go w/the 6 power as they have enough mag. for moderate ranges and don't crowd you on closer shots. As for the red dot sights, I ain't particularly fond of 'em. I am prone to Murphy's Law, heck, he's my neighbor :blink: , w/my luck my batteries would die at the most in-opportune time ;) !

'da law

[Mossyhorns]

I have a Remington 700 ML in-line bolt action in a 50 cal and have it topped with a Redfield 3x9x40 wide angle view.

It's a very rugged scope and the clarity is hard to beat.
I had cheaper scopes on it,but they seemed a little fagile for the gun.Specially when i start shooting the 385 gr buffalo bullets.It really packs a whollope.

[irishman]

I shoot the black diamond 50 cal inline i use peterbelt 295gr bullets and put 100 gr of pellets in it and use the 209 primers in it i put a red dot scope on it and sighted it in at 100 yards got a nice deer at 95 yards the red dot was not expencive but it does the job have fun shooting irishman

[Coydog]

Pt- First, congrats...I hunted w/ a flintlock and/or sidelock for YEARS until I finally got tired of my buddies making fun of me (even though I usually took more deer than they did! ::rasp) )! I finally broke down and got an in-line...I opted for the Knight Disc Master Hunter. I put a Simmons Pro-diamond 1.5-5X40 Illuminated reticle Shotgun/Muzzleloader scope on and have absolutely LOVE it (I did start with a fixed 2X Simmons, but it just wasn't enough magnification)! For my money (only slightly over $100!) I don't think you can beat it!

I DO notice that yourself and others talk about 295gr. to even 385gr. bullets/sabots...just curious WHY!?! ::big

I shoot 150grains of Pyrodex and 180gr Red-hot Sabots. From the research I did, and a little experimenting on my own...for medium size game, this is the way to go! I am shooting 2500+ fps out of a MUZZLELOADER which therefore shoots as flat as my 30.06 out to 150-200 yards! I have not had a whitetail go more than 20 yards...most don't go TWO FEET!

SPEED KILLS...hence the proliferation of the .45cal in-lines (although they aren't legal with sabots in Indiana!). Anyway, just my 2¢...hope it helps!

[rojo36]

It funny how different the laws of some states are . Here in Oregon you can't use an inline muzzleloaders ,no scopes ,not even fiber optic sight . They even have restrictions on the type of ball or bullet you can use . I sold both of mine when I moved here because you couldn't hunt with them.