Muzzleloader Optics

Illini72

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Hello All -
I have a Woodman Arms Patriot on order as my first muzzleloader and will be mounting an optic. The land that I hunt doesn't have many shots over 200yds but would be interested in seeing what it can do at longer distances on the range. I'm interested in a mid-range optic (VX-3 or similar). I'd appreciate any options on brand/model, magnification, reticle, and other options that I should be considering when making my decision. Thanks All!
 
I think you'll like the Woodman. Picked one up earlier this year and while I haven't had a chance to shoot it yet, it is a quality ML. I hunt in similar conditions and have been good with a Swarovski PH/Kahles Helia C 1.5-6x42 scope. Never felt I needed more magnification and the wide FOV at 1.5x is great. You may be able to find one used for a bit more than a VX3. Whatever you choose, you shouldn't need more than 8x on the high end but make sure you have a good FOV on the low end.
 
Thanks for the input. I'm not opposed to a used optic. Ever felt like an illuminated reticle would be useful?
 
Have a couple illuminated reticles and the are helpful. But for some reason I haven’t needed the illumination at the time I’ve taken my deer.
 
I have a Nikon 3x9 BDC muzzleloader scope on my Remington UML that Ive been satisfied with.Its not a high dollar scope but suits my needs
 
What load have you worked up for it? Open sights or an optic?
Doing load dev with an SWFA 12x but taking it off shortly and replacing with an Aimpoint CompM5.

Fury 225 gr in a Harvester Light Blue with 80 grW BH209 is a great load.

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I have a Nikon 3x9 BDC muzzleloader scope on my Remington UML that Ive been satisfied with.Its not a high dollar scope but suits my needs

I have a Nikon Buckmaster BDC on a lever gun and I've been happy with it. I'll see what I can find. Thanks for the info!
 
In southern NH there are small pieces and the shots are usually well under a hundred yards. I have the Trijicon Accupoint 1-4x24 with the German #4 reticle mounted on my muzzleloaders, a contender in 44 mag, and a Remington 7600. The glass is awesome, no batteries to mess with, and the #4 reticle brackets the Deers shoulder and vitals for a quick accurate kill.
 
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