Quality Muzzy Scope

OpeningDay · Dec 27, 2016

I am looking to put a scope on my muzzy. I like the Leupold Ultimate Slam scope, but dont know anything about it. Does anyone have any experience with this scope? Any recommendations on another scope to look into?? One thing I am looking for is the scope to come in stainless/silver to match my gun. I really dont think I need anything bigger than a 3x9 for a muzzy. Not looking to set any long range records. haha. Let me know your thoughts. Thanks in advance.

elktaker · Dec 27, 2016

vortex diamondback (best deal in my opinion)

Leupold vx1 (guessing that the ultimate slam is a vx1) I have a vx1 3-9 with a CDS in moa that I have used on my smokeless) Leupold has become a brand that people just buy especially hunters and I do not think there price matches quality anymore.

Sig whiskey

Those are the 3 I would look at.

I have Nightforce shv 4-14x50 (probably too much $ for most muzzleloaders) on mine and the only above that I have not used with heavy recoil guns is the sig, but reports are good and it have covered turrets. Probably next scope I will pick up.

Mallards_Only · Dec 28, 2016

LAST EDITED ON Dec-28-16 AT 07:10AM (MST)[p]How far are you looking to shoot? I have the Ultimate Slam on my shotgun and occasionally move it to my Muzzy for states that allow scopes or for load testing. It takes a little tinkering to be able to use the reticle appropriately. You have to know your muzzle velocity. It's a 2nd focal plane scope so your mag setting will determine the yardage that the reticle will correspond to. At longer distances, the dots for 200+ yds are too big IMO as they obscure the target. I don't generally shoot my shotgun at those distances so it's not that big of a deal but if you're planning to make your muzzy a long-range gun, you may want to consider a scope with a more distance-friendly reticle. If you're only planning to shoot up to 100 yds, the reticle on the Ultimate Slam is too "busy" and you'd probably be just as well off with a good scope with a single cross-hair.

OpeningDay · Dec 28, 2016

Thanks Guys. I will look into all the mentioned scopes above. What I am really looking for is a scope that I can zero at 100 yards and use a reticle at 200 yards. I dont think I would stretch any shots on an animal much past that. I should be in the running for a muzzy Pauns tag this year and I want to be prepared the best I can.

elktaker · Dec 28, 2016

Look at :

http://www.vortexoptics.com/product...riflescope-with-dead-hold-bdc-reticle/reticle

Not sure if it is in your price range but good scope and you should be able to find it In the $300s on the street.

You can go nonhd if you want a cheaper scope. Both will hold zero and has vortexs warrentee. Hd has better glass.

OpeningDay · Dec 28, 2016

Thanks ElkTaker. I really like Vortex Optics and will probably end up going that route. I just wish they made a silver/stainless option. My muzzy is a TC Pro Hunter in camo stock and stainless barrel. I know functionality should outweigh looks, but I am afraid the black scope might throw the look off. thoughts??

Mallards_Only · Dec 28, 2016

You know what they say, "once you go black, you never go back." ;>)

Gator · Jul 14, 2017

Cabelas has a 3x9 ML scope that works for me out to 300 yds with the crosshair lines built in to it. I sight in 4" high at 100yd hits just a few inches low at 200 and at 300 yds that line is dead on.

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