UT Muzzleloader Optics Options?

[TimberHunter]

A while back, the law was changed to a 1x scope, red dot or iron sights. Wanted to see what people are finding works the best?

I’m mainly looking for what gives me the best sight picture at further distances 100-200 yards.


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[Chad E]

The leupold rds red dot with turret has worked out well for me. I much prefer it to the other popular option ( vortex crossfire 1x). I've shot a fair amount now with both and the leupold is far more precise for me.

 

[TimberHunter]

The leupold rds red dot with turret has worked out well for me. I much prefer it to the other popular option ( vortex crossfire 1x). I've shot a fair amount now with both and the leupold is far more precise for me.

Assuming gun and shooter proficiency, how far does the dot allow you to shoot and not cover the entire body of a deer?


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[lilharcher]

Was at the range with a guy in November…..we both had muzzleloaders and were getting ready for our respective hunts. My ML had the Revic prep site. The other guy had an exception from the State of NV to hunt with a 1x scope. After he and his party shot with his, I let them shoot mine. I regularly take mine accurately to 450 yrds. They were so impressed with the Revic Peep vs. the leupold 1x. The Revic is pricey, but man is it worth it.

 

[Travis Bertrand]

Leupold rds. I believe they just released a “muzzy” version that comes without mount and you can do their cds system on it.


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[Chad E]

Assuming gun and shooter proficiency, how far does the dot allow you to shoot and not cover the entire body of a deer?


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The leupold has a series of brightness settings for the dot. On the lowest (least bright smallest dot) setting I was shooting a 12 inch plate at 300 yards and feeling like I could see plate around the dot.
That being said in the field I had to turn the brightness up a few clicks to make a shot into the shadows on a buck that really blended in well with the lighting conditions. The shot was Just over 100 yards so the bigger dot didn't cover to much to be precise.
All that being said your eyes still end up being the limiting factor much like open sights.

 

[TimberHunter]

The leupold has a series of brightness settings for the dot. On the lowest (least bright smallest dot) setting I was shooting a 12 inch plate at 300 yards and feeling like I could see plate around the dot.
That being said in the field I had to turn the brightness up a few clicks to make a shot into the shadows on a buck that really blended in well with the lighting conditions. The shot was Just over 100 yards so the bigger dot didn't cover to much to be precise.
All that being said your eyes still end up being the limiting factor much like open sights.

I appreciate the info! Sounds like a much better option compared to open sights (traditional, not the $1000 open sights)


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[UtahJimmy]

I've been happy with the Western precision peep. Killed my muzzy buck at 167yds this past fall with it.

 

[TimberHunter]

I've been happy with the Western precision peep. Killed my muzzy buck at 167yds this past fall with it.

At what yardage does the front sight start to cover a good % of the deer’s body?


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