Need a 1x scope for my muzzleloader???

Bill_in_MI · Feb 16, 2012

I shoot out to 225 yards with my full length Omega which has a 3x9 Nikon on it with the muzzy BDC. I don't think I want to remove the scope for the sake of a single hunt in UT as this is my 'go to' firearm at home and is dialed in. So I thought I'd just outfit my wife's Omega X7 (shorter barrel) that currently has a factory peep sight.

Need recommendations for a 1x scope for my omega x7 but I'm wondering if a 1x tube will be an asset. Peep vs. 1x? Obviously I'd like to maximize my range but I doubt I'd be as accurate without 9x at 200 yards so the decreased range/velocity of the shorter/handier X7 would probably be great when I draw this tag (all crossable appendages appropriately crossed).

Thoughts?

Thx
Bill

mmwb · Feb 16, 2012

A peep sight can be amazingly accurate if your eyes are up to it. I don't have good enough contrast when getting out past 100 yards and that is where the scope seems to make the difference. Take the beast out to the range and see how the peep works for you and then decide whether the scope is what you want. If it is, than same rules as for other scopes, go for quality (What will that big buck to worth to hit--or what will you have been willing to pay to redo the shot if you missed? lol).

Cornhusker · Feb 16, 2012

LAST EDITED ON Feb-16-12 AT 09:38AM (MST)[p]Depends on your eyes. In Nebraska 2 years ago we went any scope you want on a muzzleloader. I have a 1x I'll have to check what kind bought at Cabelas if your interested I'll sell it cheap $40.00 PM me if interested I used it one year.

Bill_in_MI · Feb 16, 2012

Regarding my eyes: Near sighted with glasses making it "normal"...

Tikka · Feb 16, 2012

Swift 1x killed many a critter with this scope out too 180 to 200 yds.

BIGJOHNT · Feb 17, 2012

Looking threw a 1x made things look farther away for me. I went with a red dot scope. It is another option for you.

mmwb · Feb 17, 2012

Another thing related to open or peep sights... The use of your dominant eye makes all the difference. A lot of right handed people, shooting right handed, with left eye dominance. I am one of them, though my bows are left handed to take advantage of the dominant eye when using sights (instinctive shooting with both eyes open makes it moot). If your shooting cross dominance, a scope will probably work better for you.

Bill_in_MI · Feb 17, 2012

Good point, as I am left eye dom but shoot right handed.

Gator · Feb 21, 2012

I have the simmons 1x, I have looked thru alot of 1X scopes and the Simmons had the x hairs that was the thinner of all them so it didn't cover up so much of the animal at 200 yd.
I have friends back east that put quick-disconnect ring on their ML so they can change from their 3x9 scopes to the 1X scopes for utah.They swear by them.
Good luck hope you find one that you like.

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