Swamphunter Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 Is there any difference between a regular riflescope and a scope that claims to be a ML scope? Can a regular Leupold VX or a Nikon scope be put on top of a ML? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 Can a regular Leupold VX or a Nikon scope be put on top of a ML? Thanks Yes they can Ken. Have had a regular rifle scope on my ml since I bought it in 2003, and I have fired a lot of rounds through it with 120 grains of powder and the scope still holds its zero just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted February 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 Yes they can Ken. Have had a regular rifle scope on my ml since I bought it in 2003, and I have fired a lot of rounds through it with 120 grains of powder and the scope still holds its zero just fine. WooHoo!! That was the answer I was looking for! I have a Nikon Monarch I want to put on top of a ML, and was wondering if there would be any issues! Thanks William Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 In mississippi years ago, a muzzleloader scope was not allowed to have any magnification to it. For that reason, i had a tasco red dot on mine. That's not the case anymore, but i cant say what other states now have on the books. I'm glad the laws here have changed. Nowdays i shoot a .45-70 during primitive weapon season. That red dot would swallow a deer at 80 yards! But like wtnhunt mentioned, any good quality scope should serve you well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 YEP, I've had a TASCO 4X16X50 mounted on a ML for about 2 yrs. now with absolutely NO issues .. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 I am going to put on a Bushnell Banner scope on my upcoming Triumph. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 Ken, I researched this very issue last fall. What I found out is that the primary difference is the eye relief. The newer Nikon Omega and Leupold Ultimate Slam have about 5 inches of eye relief. The rationale being that ML rifles have more kick (which really depends on how you charge it). I like the extended eye relief because my daughter can obtain the target easier with extra eye relief. Her form was more awkward with the standard 3 inch eye relief. I put the Leupold ultimate slam on my ML and really love it. Once my daughter gets older I'll be placing it on my Remington 300 Ultra mag because of the reticle that adjusts for longer ranges. My Nikon Buckmaster will go on my ML since the shots will likely never be at the distance my RUM can get to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quackmaster4 Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 I was told that you had to use a "muzzleloader" friendly scope because the recoil is different than a centerfire rifle. I happen to think that's a load of............stuff. I have had a plain old Tasco world class on my OMEGA for three years now. It always shoots good, and has put a doe in the freezer every year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tped Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 I think the other difference from eye relief is the parallax adjustment being at 75 yards rather than the standard 100 yards on regular rifle scopes. I have a Nikon Monarch on my Omega and a Leupold VX-2 on my Encore and both have been flawless. I wouldn't hesitate to put a standard scope on a muzzleloader especially something of quality Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringmusic Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 I had always wondered that myself...I have had cheap scopes loose their zero Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR44 Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 I think most of the new "muzzleloader scopes" only difference from regular rifle scopes is that they have additional marks for the different yardages. From what I've heard so far, Bushnell has came out with one (Trophy BP 3-9X40x with DOA) that's sounds good and not a bad price either (around $140). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muzzy1 Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 Ya,any good rife scope will work.I think my tc m/l does'nt have half the recoil that a big rifle does.but i dont shot 150 gr i shoot 100gr of powder and its a killin machine!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntaholic1 Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 ya I as well have a 3x9x40 Bushnell on my TC Omega and love it. Definitely no issues with holding zero, and I've sent well over 250 shots through that gun in less than a year. Also I find the recoil less than a 30-06 as well even shooting max load of 150 grains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LETMGROW Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 I agree any good rifle scope will work on a muzzleloader. I think the scope makers may have tried to design a scope differently just to get us to buy more scopes. I personally use a 1.5-5 x 32 mm scope on my mz. mainly because the size looks good and I have never taken a shot over 100 yds. with the mz. although it is capable of much longer distance accuracy. Lynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjunker1 Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 I have a leupold vari II on mine and it works great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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