MichiganHunter Posted August 4, 2007 Report Share Posted August 4, 2007 Hey every one i put this post up in the normal hunting room but really want the oppinion of some muzzleloader hunters....i have had an older muzzleloader for my hole life and finally have the money saved up to but a gun i can count on (old gun was knowen by the hole family as the gun that couldn't...couldn't maintain a pattern that is) I have worked my butt off this summer pulling 60hr+ weeks to save up money to pay for college and a new gun and have money left over for other stuff like food and gas.......well anyways I have decided I have enought cash for a T.C. Encore Pro Hunter and I am just down to the scope...I was thinking about a Bushnell 3200 but I would like some input from my fellow smoke pole hunters. I just want to make sure the scope is water proof and fog (resistant)....I live in Michigan and muzzleloader season fall's in december so i'll be fighting the snow so i cant afford to hunt with crap.....Thank you all for the help and keep on huntin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mud2water Posted August 4, 2007 Report Share Posted August 4, 2007 hey there, I had a couple of Bushnells one on a 30-06 and had it for about 8 years and never had a problem with it. I didn't shoot it that much but it was a good scope. I had one on a knight muzzleloader for about three seasons and the crosshairs fell off there mounting position inside the scope. I had shot the muzzleloader alot, maybe it was just a fluke. I have several friends that have bushnells with great success. I too have a t/c encore and put a luepold on it and the adjustment range is real low compared to other scopes I have used but I finally got it to work by shimming the scope. I also have a couple of nikons and really like them and have had no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PA_RIDGE_RUNNER Posted August 5, 2007 Report Share Posted August 5, 2007 Over the years I have owned Weavers, Redfield, Tasco, and Bushnells. I have also owned some of the other off brands but not anymore those cheap scopes are all gone. I do believe my best scope is a Bushnell Elite 3200 4-12 with rainguard. On my muzzleloader I did have my old Redfield but have recently switched to a Tasco and both seemed to work fine for me. The only reason I switched from the Redfield is the crosshairs are a little on the fine side and I was loosing them in the thick stuff. The Tasco I had has much heavier crosshairs which suits my old eyes better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted August 5, 2007 Report Share Posted August 5, 2007 You can get a nikon monarch in 3-9X40 from Natchez for $199. Have had a few bushnell scopes, and have one on my ml now, but the nikon is a much better scope in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gt2003 Posted August 5, 2007 Report Share Posted August 5, 2007 I have a Simmons Aetec 2.8-10x44 scope on both my 7mm and my muzzleloader. I have absolutely no complaints at all. The scope gathers tons of light and has suited all of my needs. I think I paid somewhere around 120-150 bucks for them about 3 years ago. I bought one on sale at Walmart and the other i bought new off ebay. My line of thinking was buy one of the better scopes from someone like Simmons instead of spending an outrageous amount on a super high end model. Good luck and let us know what you decide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
too_pointer Posted August 5, 2007 Report Share Posted August 5, 2007 Hey Michigan. We do have some weird weather that time of the year :confused:I'm a Nikon fan, but there are a boatload of good scopes out there. I would get a good as scope as you can afford. Stick with the well known brands, and stop somewhere that you can look through different ones. Go to Cabela's or one of the 2 Jays if you can. That is a good price on that Nikon Monarch ! too_ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted August 6, 2007 Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 I have always had great luck Bushnell. That would be my first choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlott89 Posted August 6, 2007 Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 ive used nikon,bushnell,tasco and simmons. they've all worked fine for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowana Posted August 8, 2007 Report Share Posted August 8, 2007 Nikon Nikon makes a great scope with the range circles built in (strictly for a muzzleloader shooting 3 triple 7 pellets and a 250 gr sabot bullet). If you can throw out the extra bucks I would go with a Leupold 3.5x10 varixIII. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike Posted August 10, 2007 Report Share Posted August 10, 2007 Nikon makes a great scope with the range circles built in (strictly for a muzzleloader shooting 3 triple 7 pellets and a 250 gr sabot bullet). If you can throw out the extra bucks I would go with a Leupold 3.5x10 varixIII. yeah, its called the nikon omega. i ordered one with my new ML can't wait to shoot it! i have a buddy that ordered one last year and he swears by it. My Account Wish List (0 items) Cart Checkout Hunting Archery Shooting Gear Optics Electronics Men's Hunting Clothing Men's Casual Clothing Women's Clothing Kids' Clothing Footwear Fishing Fly-Fishing Boating Camping Auto & ATV Food & Food Prep Home & Pet Gifts & Hobbies Bargain Cave Gift Cards & Certificates Catalog Quick Order Buyer's Guides Comparison Charts Sizing Charts Shipping Info Cabela's Live Help Special Orders Free Catalog Gun Library Boats & Boat Shops Outdoor Adventures Cabela's Travel Service Trophy Properties TAGS Shop > Hunting > Black Powder > Sights & Accessories > You are here: Nikon™ Omega Muzzleloading Riflescopes __USERID__ http://reviews.cabelas.com/8815/712568/submission.htm?bvpage=reviews.htm&action=AddReview&format=embedded&user=__USERID__&return=http%3A%2F%2Fcabelas.com%2Fcabelas%2Fen%2Ftemplates%2Flinks%2Flink.jsp%3Fid%3D0039992712568a%26type%3Dproduct%26cmCat%3Dsearch%26returnPage%3Dsearch-results1.jsp%26QueryText%3Dnikon%2Bomega%26N%3D4887%26Ntk%3DProducts%26Ntx%3Dmode%2Bmatchall%26Nty%3D1%26Ntt%3Dnikon%2Bomega%26noImage%3D0 Overall Customer Rating:4.8 out of 5 Read all reviews Write a review Read Reviews(35) | Write a Review Have you used this product? Be the first to write a review! Product Reviews Designed specifically for muzzleloaders Available with BDC-250 trajectory-compensating reticle Full 5" of eye relief Multicoated optics for up to 92% light transmission Waterproof, shockproof and fogproof Additional Info• Compare Riflescopes• Buyer's Guide The Omega is the first Nikon™ scope specifically designed for muzzleloader shooting. A full 5" of eye relief, combined with the new BDC-250 reticle, makes this scope perfectly designed for muzzleloaders. The new BDC-250 trajectory-compensating reticle will revolutionize your muzzleloader shooting by taking the guesswork out of crosshair placement. It was designed using the .50-caliber T/C Omega rifle with a 28" barrel, 250-grain bullet and 150 grains of Pyrodex. All you have to do is sight in the crosshairs at 100 yards at 9X, determine distance to your target and use the appropriate ballistic circle. The small series of "ballistic circles" measure 2" at 100 yards allowing a clear view of your target. These circles give you accurate aiming points at 150, 200, 225 and 250 yards. Range it, sight it, shoot it. No more guessing. Nikon's multicoating gives light transmission up to 92% for clear images, even in low light. Hand-turn 1/4-MOA click adjustments. Waterproof, fogproof and shockproof. Lifetime warranty. Return to Search Results Nikon™ Omega Muzzleloading Riflescopes Item:QW-712568$239.99 - $259.99 Please use the chart below to find your product and add it to cart SOME RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY Related ItemsDrury Outdoors Dream Season Nikon Monarch ATB Binoculars Reg Price: $269.99~$419.99Nikon Eagleview Zoom Binoculars Reg Price: $169.99~$179.99Nikon ProStaff Spotting Scope Reg Price: $399.99~$629.99 Nikon™ Omega Muzzleloading RiflescopesPowerFinishReticleObjective Diameter (mm)Eye Relief (in.)Length (in.)Weight (oz.)FOV @ 100 yds. (ft.)QtyPrice3-9MatteBDC-250 405.011.313.725.2 - 8.4 $249.99 3-9MatteNikoplex405.011.313.725.2 - 8.4 $239.99 3-9SilverBDC-250405.011.313.725.2 - 8.4 $259.99 3-9CamoBDC-250405.011.313.725.2 - 8.4 $259.99 Get Cabela's best sales & specials by e-mail 1-800-237-4444Investor Relations | Careers | Free Catalog | Corporate Sales | Site Map | Track Your Order Outdoor Adventures | Cabela's Travel Service | Trophy Properties | Cabela's TAGS ©1996-2007 Cabela's Inc. All Rights Reserved Please read Cabela's Privacy Policy and Legal Notices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike Posted August 10, 2007 Report Share Posted August 10, 2007 that nikon omega that bowana was refering to seems to be a sweet scope imho. i ordered on with my new ml i haven't recieved yet. my buddy got one last year and he swears by it:D you can check it at on caabelas website and keyword nikon omega Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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