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I have a cheap CVA Optima that has taken a few deer with factory open sights but I'm kind of jonesing for a scope or red dot.
It does not have to be the best, most expensive. Good and cheap works for me on a ML.
Any suggestions?
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I would look for a Burris Droptine or FF II. Hard to beat for the money.
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I would look for a Burris Droptine or FF II. Hard to beat for the money. Thanks. I'll check it out.
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I think the only difference between regular scope is the ML scope is the parallax set for closer distances.
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My aging eyes were in need of some better glass, found a 2.5-10x50 Bushnell 4200 for a decent price, huge improvement. I'd look for something used to get a better optic than new.
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I’ve been running a Burris FFII 2-7 with their standard ballistic reticle on my black powder gun for several years now. I’ve fired it a LOT for a black powder rifle. I became interested in seeing how the reticle would work out. It’s actually pretty good, and the scope has held up perfectly. I’m actually pretty impressed because I bought it cheap on close out from a local retailer. It was even cheap in our Canadian money. It’s been worth every penny!
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I think the only difference between regular scope is the ML scope is the parallax set for closer distances. I think the only difference between regular scope is the ML scope is the parallax set for closer distances. [quote=saddlesore]I think the only difference between regular scope is the ML scope is the parallax set for closer distances.[/quote I believe the eye relief on muzzleloader and slug gun scopes is longer also
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[quote=saddlesore]I think the only difference between regular scope is the ML scope is the parallax set for closer distances. I think the only difference between regular scope is the ML scope is the parallax set for closer distances. I think the only difference between regular scope is the ML scope is the parallax set for closer distances.[/quote
I believe the eye relief on muzzleloader and slug gun scopes is longer also That will depend on brand. Even some shotgun/muzzleloader scopes are lacking in eye relief compared to what the manufacturer says they are.
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today i sighted in my TC Encore 50 caliber ,i have had this new musket for a couple of years in its box yet finally put a good scope on it. i mounted a new Burris 1 - 6 x 24 30 tube on this muzzle loader the reason is i have found this scope to be really tough and it also has illumination if i need it too , plus it does have life time warranty ,price was reasonable too. good luck with your choice,Pete53
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Just to close out this thread, I dug through my stuff and found a Bushnell 4x12x40 Pro Hunter and mounted that up. It's definitely not the best choice, I know that. I'll use it this year and see how it does.
Thanks for all the replies!
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