Budget Muzzleloading

[HICKMAN]

So, I've already go the CVA Wolf, as it was on sale.

Still have some leftover Durasight scope rings I can use.

Any recommendations for a decent budget scope?

 

[shooter1054]

It depends what your budget is. I've heard Natchez has Nikon Prostaffs reconditioned for about $100. You can also get some Bushnell or Burris for around that price as well. Personally all I have on any of my rifles is Nikon. With the exception of my 22. It has a $40 Bushnell. I have always felt that, for the money, it's hard to beat Nikon.

 

[cschwanz]

while a budget is fine, get the best scope you can afford. it will be well worth it for early morning/late evening shots, days when most scopes fog up, etc etc.

As my dad told me when i was growing up...Only a rich man can afford to buy a cheap scope.


Im using the Leupold Ultimate Slam scope and love it! def worth a look if you can swing it.

 

[woodsie57]

Hickman- I've been using a Simmons pro diamond 4x shotgun scope on my muzzleloader for 4 yrs.,happy with it. 75yd[i think] paralax setting, made to handle recoil,pretty compact.Think it was $59 at wallyworld back then. Holds it's zero, bright and clear image.

 

[clfergus]

I might be in the minority here but all of my hunting rifles have Bushnell Banners and have had great results.

On my TC Omega I use the 2-7X36 mm. I can get 1 inch groups at 100 yards. Pulled it back out this year and it needed zero adjustments.

On my 20 gauge 870 and new .44 mag I have the 1.75-4X32mm circle X with 6 inches of eye relief and it has been awesome.

For me, I am just looking for something that gets good groups...somewhat clear optics to hunt deer with. I haven't paid more than 79.00 for any of them and have taken deer with each shot.

There was a good writeup in the Nov field and stream and the banner got good very good rankings. I would prefer a Nikon but I miss out on the really good deals on them and i have outfitted two gun for the price of 1 nikon scope.

Hurteau Tests Deer Hunting Scopes for Under $100 | Field & Stream

 

[HICKMAN]

Im using the Leupold Ultimate Slam scope and love it! def worth a look if you can swing it.

I had on of those on my CVA Accura, great scope and probably the one I will use when put together a CVA Apex for next season.

This gun/scope will be for me to get thru this season, then give to the boy for his deer gun.

 

[HICKMAN]

I might be in the minority here but all of my hunting rifles have Bushnell Banners and have had great results.

That's exactly what I was thinking about and had 2 co-workers recommend this morning, as they both have have on their Encores.

 

[cschwanz]

I had on of those on my CVA Accura, great scope and probably the one I will use when put together a CVA Apex for next season.

This gun/scope will be for me to get thru this season, then give to the boy for his deer gun.

little late to be getting a ML put together isnt it? season starts tomorrow, haha

 

[Wolfe28]

Okay, I'm not trying to be a smart ass...

But why not just use the open sights that came with the rifle?

 

[HICKMAN]

little late to be getting a ML put together isnt it? season starts tomorrow, haha

doesn't matter, I have to work tomorrow anyway.

But I do have a military refuge hunt on Sunday.

 

[HICKMAN]

But why not just use the open sights that came with the rifle?

My right eye is a little older than I thought when I went to go sight it in at 50 yards last night

 

[HICKMAN]

Found a Tasco 1.5-4.5x32 Pro-Shot Reticle on sale. should make for a good combo

 

[rkesar]

Wal mart has 2 different ML scopes, one is a bushnell and comes with rings and everything you need for $50 If I remember right, thats what I put on my wolf. They also have another but I cant remember the brand but I know it has the red and green light up reticles

 

[HICKMAN]

Wal mart has 2 different ML scopes, one is a bushnell and comes with rings and everything you need for $50 If I remember right, thats what I put on my wolf. They also have another but I cant remember the brand but I know it has the red and green light up reticles

for whatever reason, the Walmart here didn't order any scopes... guns and binocs, but no scopes...

 

[Cam]

Hickman- I've been using a Simmons pro diamond 4x shotgun scope on my muzzleloader for 4 yrs.,happy with it. 75yd[i think] paralax setting, made to handle recoil,pretty compact.Think it was $59 at wallyworld back then. Holds it's zero, bright and clear image.

I actually have the same scope on an older muzzleloader that I used for several years and it works great for a cheapie.

 

[djl02]

Ive seen a Leupold 3x9x40 on sale at BassPro for 169.00,or just get a Nikon. both good glass. Save time and money ,pull one off one of your other guns. Thats what I usually do. I have an Omega and a Bushmaster Varmiter that I swap scopes between.
Funny thing about the swap is theres only a 1 clip adjustment between both guns at 100 yds.

 

[FredMcIntire]

I'm more than happy with the Centerpoint 2-7x32 from Walmart. Its only $68.

In a perfect world, we would all have are hunting rigs together well before season starts; however, we live in the real world where work, family, and budget constraints sometimes dictate otherwise.

 

[Skip]

I just sprang for two Nikon Omega 3X9X40 scopes. With rings and bases, $569! One for the wife is the polished aluminum, to go with her stainless T/C Encore Pro Hunter Endeavor (which is going under the tree! ) and a blued one for my T/C Encore 209X50 Magnum.

Not enough time to get it all together for this season so we are using open sights till December 18!

 

[HICKMAN]

lol Skip, the title of the thread is "budget muzzleloading"!

I've got less in my whole setup than the cost of one Omega!

Happy hunting to all!

 

[HICKMAN]

dialed in to 2.5 inches high at 50 yards, per Powerbelt load chart... now to find a deer!