livnreklis Posted August 29, 2006 Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 Looking to maybe put a scope on my muzzle loader. Just wanted to get some ideas on a decent rugged but not over expencive best bang for the buck type setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mathews4 Posted August 29, 2006 Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 Re: most cost effective scope its only around 65 bucks but the Tasco World Class is what i have on my T/C Black Diamond and it hasn't failed me yet...and trust me i've made it earn its stay...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livnreklis Posted August 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 Re: most cost effective scope Thanks for your input. I was looking at this scope cause its right around what I want to spend and matches the camo on my rifle. http://www.swfa.com/pc-7289-183-new-bushnell-3-9x40-banner-dusk-dawn-rifle-scope.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZooBear Posted August 29, 2006 Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 Re: most cost effective scope I own one of the Banner scopes and you get what ya pay for. I would buy a used quality scope instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunterfisherman Posted August 29, 2006 Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 Re: most cost effective scope I just put a Nikon Omega scope on my TC and it is built for the shock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livnreklis Posted August 30, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 Re: most cost effective scope I saw that scope at the store, just cant see shelling out more money for a scope then what the rifle was worth. Ok so I guess I need to refine this post some what is the best scope most of you feel would work well not going over $200.00? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted August 30, 2006 Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 Re: most cost effective scope I've got a Simmons 8pt on my ML. I stole it off my 30-30 that I put a red dot on. It doesn't have great glass, but I've had it for 10 years and havn't had any problems with it. If I wanted a cheap, solid scope, I would get a red dot unless your going to be shooting beyond 100 yards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted August 30, 2006 Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 Re: most cost effective scope Go look at the Redhead scopes at Bass Pro. They are suppose to be made by Bushnell. They are good scopes for the price. They are far more clear then Tasco or any of the other lower end scopes. My ex boss said the only I have on my varmint rig is as clear or more so then most of the scopes he spends a MINT on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livnreklis Posted August 30, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 Re: most cost effective scope I have a simmons ATEC on my .270 that I could try out, but all the bolts holding the scope down are all lock tighted with the heavy duty red stuff. So I kinda want to just leave it on there, maybe I will just get another ATEC cause its a pretty dlear pic coming out of that thing. But the Busnell elite has caught my eye as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bushpilot Posted August 30, 2006 Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 Re: most cost effective scope I got a Nikon Pro Staff in Realtree HD camo for about $180. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
too_pointer Posted August 30, 2006 Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 Re: most cost effective scope I have a Nikon Buckmaster 3-9x40 on the Encore. If I remember correctly, it was just slightly over $200. I have Leupold QR scope mounts on it. too_ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gt2003 Posted August 31, 2006 Report Share Posted August 31, 2006 Re: most cost effective scope I've got the Simmons Aetec on my 7mm and on my muzzleloader. I've had it on my ML for 2 years and I love it (2.8-10X50mm). I researched when I bought it. It seemed the most scope for the best amount of money. I was so pleased with the one on my 7mm that I went out and bought one for my ML the next year. Good luck, Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livnreklis Posted September 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2006 Re: most cost effective scope Well I went and picked up a scope today, I ended up getting a bushnell shotgun scope, with the circle x in real tree camo to match my rifle. It not a super high dollar one, but it says shock proof, so we will see if it lives up to it. I figure if its designed to handle a shotgun recoil then its plenty good for a ML. Plus the scope is designed to be fast pointing and setup for the same ranges I will be hunting in. I put the Z2 alloy scope base and ring on it cause they are suppose to be really strong compared to normal alum rigs. I pulled out the breech plug and stuffed a lazer pointer into the back end of the barrel, and bore sighted it from there. With a little luck I will get to the range this weekend and see if I will be happy with it or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted September 3, 2006 Report Share Posted September 3, 2006 Re: most cost effective scope Go to www.natchezss.com and pick one out that you like. They have some really great sales there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livnreklis Posted September 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2006 Re: most cost effective scope Those are some sweet prices. I'm kinda ticked off at myself. I already picked up a scope and it was the bushnell shotgun banner series in camo with the circle-X. I went to a local gun show yesterday, and on one of the booths there was a bushnell Elite 3200 3-9 40mm, new for $100.00. That was a seriously great price, but could not justifiy picking it up cause of just buying one. Oh well live and learn...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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