Scope for my Knight Ultra Lite .50 cal?

[timcorcoran]

Hey Folks,

I am going to be mounting a scope to my Knight .50 cal Ultra Lite Muzzleloader and am looking for suggestions on what scope to purchase.

I've been hunting elk with my Ultra lite the past 5 years here in the thick timber of North Idaho with good success. Most of my shots are under 100 yards. All this time I've used peep sights and they have been great, until recently. My vision isn't what it used to be, and so I managed to get my eye doctor to sign off on a reasonable modification permit to allow me to use a scope on my muzzleloader. Normally Idaho doesn't allow scopes for muzzleloader-only seasons. The permit I got limits the max power of the scope to 4x.

I've been leaning towards a Leupold, and specifically the Leupold VX-Freedom 1.5-4x28 IER Scout Duplex.

Leupold also makes a VX-Freedom 1.5-4x20, but I like the IER Scout better because of better eye relief and greater light intake on the larger objective lens.

Vortex also makes some max 4x scopes, and I am sure there are others out there.

What do you think? Are there other scopes I should be considering? I would appreciate hearing your perspective on this.

Thanks,

Tim

 

[white cap bay]

SWFA 3-9 on mine and i love it.

 

[MuleyFever]

SWFA 3-9 on mine and i love it.

 

[MuleyFever]

I would look at the Trijicon offerings like the Ascent or Huron. I would trust them over any Leupold or Vortex.

Also, do we need to search this guys avatar pic?

 

[arrow179]

SWFA 3-9 on mine and i love it.

How do you limit it to 4x power?

 

[ElDiablito]

I agree - muzzleloaders can be hard on cheap scopes - I’d avoid Loopies and Vortex.

 

[Kyguy]

Unless you can get the scout mounted forward on the barrel, it's going to have too much eye relief mounted over the action. Stay with a traditional scope. Several companies offer a 1-4 scope. Pick the one you like best and hunt on.

 

[Macegl]

When magnified optics were legal in Utah I used an older leupold m8 fixed power scope. They are pretty readily available used, and there is a 4x option. Unlike the newer leupolds the old m8’s are solid.

 

[Wrench]

When magnified optics were legal in Utah I used an older leupold m8 fixed power scope. They are pretty readily available used, and there is a 4x option. Unlike the newer leupolds the old m8’s are solid.

The original m8 was very tough. If anything broke, it was the reticle itself and it was easy to tell. I have one with target knob on the elevation.

 

[KnightExtreme]

Maybe a Burris, they don't get much acknowledgement here but I have had 2 on Center Fire Rifles and 1 on my Knight DISC Extreme (Fullfield 3-9 x 40 mm) and now Burris offers a "muzzleloader" model 200347 and I saw a deal via Eurooptices for this scope. (Plus no questions asked warranty. I also use their Burris Signature Rings with the pos align,inserts)
Just a suggestion...
KE

 

[Kyguy]

Maybe a Burris, they don't get much acknowledgement here but I have had 2 on Center Fire Rifles and 1 on my Knight DISC Extreme (Fullfield 3-9 x 40 mm) and now Burris offers a "muzzleloader" model 200347 and I saw a deal via Eurooptices for this scope. (Plus no questions asked warranty. I also use their Burris Signature Rings with the pos align,inserts)
Just a suggestion...
KE

OP says max power allowed is 4x

 

[wowzers]

What about SWFA 1-4x20.

SWFA 1-4x24 SS - Illuminated MIL-Quad DM Reticle, 30mm, .1 MIL Clicks

In sub-zero temperatures or searing desert heat (-50 degrees to +130 degrees Fahrenheit, and altitudes of 30,000 feet to depths of 15 feet in salt water) the waterproof, shockproof, fogproof SS performs. Whatever the weapon, from .223 to .50 BMG, the SS handles the recoil. Whatever the target...

swfa.com

 

[KnightExtreme]

Okay I missed it can be max 4X power
what about this 1 then
Burris Fullfield Tac30 1-4 x 24mm with 30 mm tube size.
KE