Rifle Scopes muzzel loader scope

[mlc0341]

Is there a difference in a rifle scope and a muzzle loader scope? If there it what is it?

 

[oldfatguy]

Biggest difference is the BDC reticle. Otherwise no reason not to use a center fire capable scope on a ML.

OFG

 

[roggom]

ML scopes have a parallax set for ML and shotgun ranges. Usually have a larger eyebox, and as above, drops are in 10 yards vs 100yards. Some used to have longer eye relief, but most modern ML and centerfire scopes sit around 4.5".

 

[mlc0341]

Thank you for the reply. Someone was telling me there was a difference in the recoil between the two and a CF scope would come a part on a ML or a crossbow. Have you herd of this?

 

[oldfatguy]

The recoil impulse of a ML is a lot longer then the typical centerfire cartridge (308, 30-06) so not a problem. Don't know about crossbows. They might be like a spring powered air rifle which can ruin a scope not designed for the reverse recoil.

OFG

 

[XTREM HTR16]

I've got a VXII 2-7x33 scope on my Omega. Works great out to 200 yards. Although the LR duplex reticle is stupid easy, zero at 100 yards and the next two dots down are dead on at 150 and 200.

 

[mlc0341]

Thanks for the info very helpful.

 

[Ranger413]

I scoped my Encore ml with a Bushnell Elite 1.25-4X. It has an illuminated center dot. Love this scope for this particular application. I've got it mounted in Warne QD rings, so if something happens to the scope I can pull it and resort to the irons.