muzzle loader info

[C1295]

I Acquired a Traditions Inline 209 tracker Muzzleloader. Looking for recommendations on a scope for it. Mostly only Hunt hard woods. Maybe 60-80 yard shots. really would like to stay around 100 dollar budget if I can find a decent one in that range. If not I will just save to get one.

 

[CHRIS WILSON]

There's not really much I can recommend around the $100 range as far as rifle/muzzleloader scopes go. The Vortex Crossfire II in 2-7x32 can be picked up for around $130, give or take a bit. I'm not too big on the Crossfire lineup but Vortex does have a lifetime warranty that I do believe covers the Crossfire series.

 

[Jcalder]

Maybe find a Nikon. You'll not get much support if you need it, but I'd trust it more than some of the other available options these days.

 

[C1295]

There's not really much I can recommend around the $100 range as far as rifle/muzzleloader scopes go. The Vortex Crossfire II in 2-7x32 can be picked up for around $130, give or take a bit. I'm not too big on the Crossfire lineup but Vortex does have a lifetime warranty that I do believe covers the Crossfire series.

what is it about the crossfire you not big on? that would be something in my Range.

 

[C1295]

Maybe find a Nikon. You'll not get much support if you need it, but I'd trust it more than some of the other available options these days.

I am not seeing any Nikon's for under 250.

 

[knightrider]

For a $100 get a bushnell dusk and dawn 3-9x40 more than enough scope for muzzleloader ranges, in my opinion much better glass than the crossfire series scopes

 

[C1295]

For a $100 get a bushnell dusk and dawn 3-9x40 more than enough scope for muzzleloader ranges, in my opinion much better glass than the crossfire series scopes

I will check it out Sir thank you!

 

[CHRIS WILSON]

what is it about the crossfire you not big on? that would be something in my Range.

I've tried a few of the Crossfire series scopes and wasn't really happy with the high end magnification clarity and low light clarity. They were serviceable but for little bit more money, the Burris Fullfield II is better glass.

 

[CHRIS WILSON]

For a $100 get a bushnell dusk and dawn 3-9x40 more than enough scope for muzzleloader ranges, in my opinion much better glass than the crossfire series scopes

Haven't used Bushell in years but had really good luck with their scopes in the past.

 

[C1295]

Haven't used Bushell in years but had really good luck with their scopes in the past.

I may look into that Bushnell its on sale right now so it may be worth a shot for me. Ill honestly find somewhere I can go look at both.

 

[WTM]

the best scope youll find for around 100 bucks.

https://www.sportsmans.com/hunting-...ron-sih-3-9x40mm-rifle-scope-moa-20/p/1705235

 

[Fearless]

Hit up all the pawn shops in your area, you may get lucky that's were they found my stolen muzzle loaders at. my old cva had a Nikon Buckmaster 3x9 x40 on it.

 

[Jcalder]

You ever get to Cookeville? I've got a 2-7 Nikon I believe prostaff I'd let go.

 

[Carlos Viagra]

Those cheaper scopes, like the Simmons and Bushnells will work ok. They are bad to fog up in cooler weather, and don't gather much light at dawn and dusk.

Generally they'll get you thru a season, maybe several seasons, just fine. Then you could pickup a better quality scope before next season.

 

[Tn_Va_Hunter]

Haven't used Bushell in years but had really good luck with their scopes in the past.

Probably the best low budget scope out. I've got one that is on my slug gun. Has held up for years. Good light. Bright. Has held zero

 

[archer19]

Dusk & Dawn Busnell
Have had my 3 for +20 years each.
No problems
Hold zero
Have served me very well

 

[peytoncreekhunter]

I Acquired a Traditions Inline 209 tracker Muzzleloader. Looking for recommendations on a scope for it. Mostly only Hunt hard woods. Maybe 60-80 yard shots. really would like to stay around 100 dollar budget if I can find a decent one in that range. If not I will just save to get one.

I bought a Vortex Copperhead for my muzzleloader and am very pleased with it. Check it out on Amazon.

 

[younggun308]

I have always heard people say the Bushnell Banner Dawn + Dusk is perfect for a MZ. Once saw Rogers Sporting Goods have them on sale for $30.

 

[DeerMan66]

My cousin has had a Bushnell Banner on his muzzleloader for years. He loves it and has had no issues with it. That's what I would go with for a $100 budget. They also have a lifetime warranty.

 

[C1295]

You ever get to Cookeville? I've got a 2-7 Nikon I believe prostaff I'd let go.

No I'm in Knoxville pretty much don't leave here hahha

 

[RockMcL]

Two of my sons have picked up Monstrum scopes that were very reasonable and clear/bright for price point. Last one I helped sight in and I was impressed when a 72 click adjustment moved the impact exactly as calculated which was a testimate for both gun & scope...

 

[Headhunter]

I would get a burris Fullfiled in that price range. Actually I hunted with a BSA on one gun for a few years, great scope til it got bumped the least bit, had to be extra careful with it and they would die at for no reason. Great customer service, I could go to a store, it has closed, but they would hand me a new one when one "died" (the crosshairs like to fall out of them). Doesn't do any good when the scope fails and you have a deer you want to kill out in front of you. I have 2 that I have had for a long time, they are "ok" glass, but for sure tough, don't have to worry about them getting knocked off easily. IMO, never a Nikon, not even when they were in the scope business and it is not a matter of if they will fail, but when.

The scope is one piece of hunting equipment you want to spend all you can afford on. If I knew for sure my longest shot was going to be 60 to 80 yards, personally I would trust open sights more than I would an inexpensive scope.

 

[TNLynn]

Midway has a sale on bushnell banner scopes. 4x12x40 $69. Muzzleloader scope $89.

 

[C1295]

Midway has a sale on bushnell banner scopes. 4x12x40 $69. Muzzleloader scope $89.

Thank you.

 

[knightrider]

Rogerssportinggoods.com has it for 69.99,