inline muzzeloader scope advice?

[Axis II]

I have a cva optima and currently have a Thompson center 3-9-40 scope on it but its a cheaper scope and my Nikon prostaffs have marked turrets that I can develop range cards for and adjust back and forth if I would need to shoot say 200 yards.

Would I be okay with a Nikon pro staff 3-9-40 or would it be better to get the Nikon inline Muzzleloader scope?

 

[patmccoy]

Scopes should not be allowed on muzzle loaders. I don't mind stainless barrels, inline action, or plastic stocks, but none of them give the shooter an artificial advantage.

 

[Elkins45]

Scopes should not be allowed on muzzle loaders. I don't mind stainless barrels, inline action, or plastic stocks, but none of them give the shooter an artificial advantage.

Uhh...don't guns themselves give shooters an artificial advantage?

To address the question: why not try to just shoot for range and learn to hold over the appropriate amount before deciding you need a different optic? You might find you don't need a different scope.

 

[LUCKYDAWG13]

I use this http://www.cabelas.com/product/shoo..._SEQ_104535180?WTz_st=GuidedNav&WTz_stype=GNU
and like them

 

[sage5907]

I think you should use the same scope that you would use on a centerfire like a 30-06. I have a Leupold VX III in 3 to 9 on my White Super 91 50 caliber inline and it works great. You need to get realistic thought about shooting distances. Even with an inline your practical shooting distance is about 120 yards and anything further than that is iffy. I used to practice at distances out to 200 meters but it soon became evident that you have to know the exact distance and hold the rifle perfectly still. It takes a steady shot with a good follow through to hit with a muzzleloader at long distance. Most hunters can't do it under hunting conditions especially at 140 yards or further.

 

[Axis II]

I think you should use the same scope that you would use on a centerfire like a 30-06. I have a Leupold VX III in 3 to 9 on my White Super 91 50 caliber inline and it works great. You need to get realistic thought about shooting distances. Even with an inline your practical shooting distance is about 120 yards and anything further than that is iffy. I used to practice at distances out to 200 meters but it soon became evident that you have to know the exact distance and hold the rifle perfectly still. It takes a steady shot with a good follow through to hit with a muzzleloader at long distance. Most hunters can't do it under hunting conditions especially at 140 yards or further.

you don't think a 50cal ML with 100gr of triple 7, 209 primer is fast enough to kill a whitetail at 200yards?

 

[Axis II]

Uhh...don't guns themselves give shooters an artificial advantage?

To address the question: why not try to just shoot for range and learn to hold over the appropriate amount before deciding you need a different optic? You might find you don't need a different scope.

how would one know just how much to hold over? this is why I like the BDC scope or marked locking turrets.

 

[sage5907]

There's no doubt that a 50 caliber inline will kill a whitetail at 200 yards with a good hit but there is a lot more to making this happen than just firing a shot. The only way you can find out what your rifle will do with a particular powder, bullet and scope combination at long range is to give it a try.

 

[Jimster]

Flint ignition, real black powder, round balls and open sights.

 

[climbnjump]

Scopes should not be allowed on muzzle loaders. I don't mind stainless barrels, inline action, or plastic stocks, but none of them give the shooter an artificial advantage.

Well as they say, it depends... In some states, it is perfectly fine and legal to use a scope on a muzzle loader when it is used during a rifle/shotgun season.

For years I hunted in a shotgun zone and used my scoped muzzle loader instead during that season. Then as required by the regs, the the scope came off during the regular muzzle loader season and iron sights were used.

 

[Elkins45]

Flint ignition, real black powder, round balls and open sights.

Uhh....thanks?