red dot or scope??

[southernhunter]

i just bought a rossi muzzleloader ,i wanted to put a scope on it but the hammer hits the bottom of the scope. thinking maybe a could try a red dot ,any one have any advice?

 

[sneakboxer]

Maybe taller rings with a hammer extension. Or a long relief scope like a scout or handgun scope.
I have no experience with this situation or rifle but hope to help.

 

[Still-n-Quiet]

I don't know how badly the hammer is hitting the scope, but my Dad had a similar problem years ago. He unscrewed the hammer, heated it with a little torch and used a pair of pliers to bend it so it didn't hit it anymore. Worked great for him.

 

[mike243]

get a taller set of mounts,also a slip on hammer offset spur will make life easier,mike243

 

[knightrider]

taller rings ,i hate red dots on a gun other than a pistol