Scopes for In-line rifels

[Ghost308]

Does any know if you really need a differant scope for a inline rifle ? Wouldn't any well made scope work ? I don't want to spend extra money on something I don't need but I don't mind paying for good optics I just can see buying one and paying extra because it says muzzleloader on it.

[hogrdr]

Ghost

Any scope will work as I shoot Leupold VXII 3X9 same scope I have on all three of my Encore barrels. So put what you have on and have fun!

Hog

[czar]

I have A Mueller sport dot scope mu31044igr mod. 3-10x44 on my H&R sidekick and it works great that red dot in low light conditions is great fast aim on that quick shot hunts to its on ebay for 159 to the door
CZAR

[Keith Lewis]

In most cases the term "muzzleloader scope" usually means that the paralax is set for 100 yards or less since most assume that you will not be shooting more than  that with a muzzleloader. As far as structure there is no reason any rifle scope that will handle centerfire cartridge recoil would not function fine on a muzzleloader. As you should be aware by now the recoil on a muzzleloader is actually softer than centerfire rifles and usually the weight of the rifle alone helps to absorb some of the recoil. Now, airrifles thats another story; A lot of good scopes can be destroyed by a big spring air rifle.

[ohiosam]

Some of the scopes that are called muzzleloader scopes have bullet drop compensators for common ML loads. Personally I have a Nikon Pro-Staff 2-7 on my Encore and love it. 

[Swampman]

I have a Nikon Prostaff 2-7X32 on my Remington & a Bushnell Banner 1.5-4.5X32 on my Knight, but I'd like to try this one.

http://www.hpmuzzleloading.com/SpecialOpportunity.html

[Vinny]

I have a Nikon Prostaff 2-7X32 on my Remington & a Bushnell Banner 1.5-4.5X32 on my Knight, but I'd like to try this one.

http://www.hpmuzzleloading.com/SpecialOpportunity.html

That looks interesting and I'd like to give one a shot myself, but I'm wondering if anyone has experience with and an independent review on one, before I drop my hard earned $$$

Leatherwood is a big name, but their just an importer or distributor, who over the years has brought in scopes with their name on them from most everywhere.
Back in the 80's, some of their scopes were from Meopta and top of the line, but they've also imported some real junk over the years.
On the other hand, years ago Hi-Lux was a low end Japanese scope company, making cheap $39. scopes for import under more than a few "generic" names.
The last I heard, they moved their manufacturing off-shore to China and their quality droped off notably.

V

[1sourdough]

 I use a Burris FF 2-7 on my Knight.

[Old English]

A ML scope will normally be made with very generous eye relief, which is why it is a ML scope. I have the Nikkon ML scope and eye relief must be a good 5". This makes it great for hunting situations when you are are wearing bulky clothing, stuck in a stand and have to make an awkward shot, easy to see correctly through the scope. You know those times when your jacket gets between you and the stock and the deer come from the wrong direction, ever experienced that in the field?
I have it mounted on a Savage shooting smokeless so the bullet compensating reticle is of little use.

[MI.sabot]

Another Nikon 2x7x33 ProStaff user here.
Really like this scope...relatively inexpensive, adequate eye relief, adjustments are smooth and responsive.