1X scopes now legal in Washington

[lazydrifter]

Well our state finally legalized 1X scopes for muzzleloaders. For you guys already using 1X scopes how are they working out?

 

[zfpnw]

Regs say variable power allowed? I was under the impression it could be any greater than 1x.

 

[zfpnw]

Regs say variable power allowed? I was under the impression it could be any greater than 1x.

Unless you are reading from a different resource.

 

[ElkArcher918]

Right now I don't see any of the major brands making 1x scopes. I'm sure Vortex or Leupold will pivot on the opportunity and start making them soon.

 

[zfpnw]

Right now I don't see any of the major brands making 1x scopes. I'm sure Vortex or Leupold will pivot on the opportunity and start making them soon.

Leupold makes a 1x34 red dot. That with a picatinny rail mount is the route I am going.

 

[Jake538]

I happen to hunt Utah and Washington State, would love for Someone to manufacture a 1x scope for my muzzleloader. The regs for muzzleloader hunting are practically identical now.

 

[zfpnw]

Unless you are reading from a different resource.

That's my mistake way in the back, stating nothing greater than 1x and red dot permitted.

 

[zfpnw]

I happen to hunt Utah and Washington State, would love for Someone to manufacture a 1x scope for my muzzleloader. The regs for muzzleloader hunting are practically identical now.

Check out Vortex and Leupold. They both have a 1x red dot. You have to get the picatinny rail mount, but it's doable.

 

[lazydrifter]

I picked up a Pentax Lightseeker SG 1X scope with the crosshair and circle reticle for my main muzzleloader. It's a Burris made scope. I think it will work out good. I picked up a Vortex 1X for my back up muzzleloader. The crosshair on the vortex is quite a bit thicker. Looked at the Leupold RDS but was worried what the final height of the scope would be off the barrel. If someone has one of these mounted post up some pictures.

 

[ElkArcher918]

Leupold makes a 1x34 red dot. That with a picatinny rail mount is the route I am going.

I hear you. Not a big fan of a red dot, though. Just a decent 1X scope would be fine for me.

 

[AC300win]

I picked up a Pentax Lightseeker SG 1X scope with the crosshair and circle reticle for my main muzzleloader. It's a Burris made scope. I think it will work out good. I picked up a Vortex 1X for my back up muzzleloader. The crosshair on the vortex is quite a bit thicker. Looked at the Leupold RDS but was worried what the final height of the scope would be off the barrel. If someone has one of these mounted post up some pictures.

The Leopold mount that you can buy with the RDS is way too high for cheek weld. I went with a short rail and low scope mounts. Running Monstrum rail, rings and level and working out perfect

 

[Dmad73]

Vortex is doing limited runs of their 1x24 scope but it’ll be another month or two before they drop more. Unless you want to pay triple on eBay.

 

[Wamuley]

It’s been a while since anything has been added to this thread. My dad is in his mid-70’s and asked me to research, purchase, and put together a budget 1x scope or red dot scope for his Washington compliant muzzleloader. Anyone out there care to share their rig or give suggestions?

 

[Robbo857]

I'm seeing more of the Vortex 1x24 on shelves. I tried the Leupold Freedom RDS (Part # 180092), but realized I don't like red dots and went back to open sites. I'll probably post the RDS for sale.

 

[Fatcamp]

Traditions if you can find it.

 

[Wamuley]

Thank you for the feedback. What’s the verdict on the Traditions 1x?

 

[thayerp81]

I wonder if they'll start testing optics to verify that they actually don't have any magnification or just take it at face value of whatever is written on the side of the scope.

I don't know if it's as much of a problem on fixed power scopes, but on variables that go down to a claimed 1x, many are not actually a true 1x.