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ML scope and 450BM scope.....basically the same thing these days......250gr bullet at close to the same velocity.
You absolutely can use the lead sled safely. Not putting any heavy weight on it is the key. I have the Primo's version of it that I've been banging away with hot charges for 4yrs with my scoped muzzleloaders just fine.it is also recommended that you not use a lead sled. that will destroy alot of scopes.
Not only have they destroyed a lot of scopes, there's also been a lot of broken stocks from shooting on them. You can read it on just about every site associated with muzzlelaoding.it is also recommended that you not use a lead sled. that will destroy alot of scopes.
I agree completely.A solid is exactly what it is.I do not have a lead sled but the problem is it takes away the way your body absorbs the recoil because it is almost like a solid and the scope and rifle are not designed for that solid punch.
I'd suggest purchasing a scope with the side parallax adjustment. Slightly more in cost, and many have extended eye relief.Rifle scopes have set parallax @ 100 yards or 150 yards.Some muzzle loader scopes have the parallax set at 50 or 75 yards.Some muzzle loader scopes offer a little longer eye relief.Make sure you check out the specs. and the cal. rating.A well made rifle scope will work fine.choose the reticle you like.I don't use, or like, or have any bdc reticles.
Hang aroundI only know of the airguns having issues with a optical sight. The weird kind of double pulse effect from the airgun can wreak havoc with some scopes but not all. Which is why they have airgun rated scopes for them. I have never seen a muzzleloader having a problem with scopes.
One doesn't have to buy a Nightforce and it wasn't implied that he or anyone had to.Nightforce optics are way way out of my price range and most of the general ML community.Lets get real here.I think the Leupold ultimate slam mentioned by jd245.48 would be great for the average Joe!
No ill will takenOk .I understand.I hope your scope issues are resolved.I ment no ill will.Hope ya have a happy holiday.
I have an older Bushnell Trophy 1-3/4-4x32 with the circle x reticle and it's been an excellent scope! I've had it on several different muzzleloaders without any issues. I don't know if they still make em or not!If I had it, I would spend it TOO.If I was shooting that much it would be smart to invest in a product that would hold up.
I really like the circle x reticle! I had a 3x9x40 with the Doa reticle and it was ok but I preferred the circle x reticle!I just gave a 3x9-40 Bushnell with a circle x reticle to a hunting buddy to put on his new ML.He commented on how much he liked the reticle.It was on a 54 cal. Night for many years,It's still working great.
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