29 October 2004, 15:36
plainsdrifterAnyone use a Scope
on their muzzeloader?
I have a Burris Scout XER 1X20 scope coming.
Was curious if anyone had any experience with this scope or something similar? Have heard good and bad depending on the particualar hunting condition.

30 October 2004, 03:20
big6x6I have a bunch of scopes on a bunch of muzzleloaders!

I've never used any 1X scopes though. Any reason WHY the 1X? Game laws?
The Burris 1X is probably as good as any other 1X.
30 October 2004, 03:48
mike horstI owned a Burris 2.75x scout scope that was excellent in quality. I had it on a savage 99, which I am now shooting with open sights. The scout scopes are great for getting on target very quickly. I shot mine with both eyes open, enabling me to see the animal around the scope. You may have to have your rifle drilled on the barrel to mount the scope, and modify the mounts to fit. Burris makes a mount that fits most rifles, but my gunsmith had to mill it to fit my particular firearm. Best of luck, and enjoy.
30 October 2004, 08:53
plainsdrifterIm fortunate in having a Encore 209x50 so was able to order bases and rings under encore match listing.
N.D. limits loader to 1x scope however legal shooting is allowed one half hour after sunset.Cant shoot it if you can't see it but sounds like scope may carry enough light to make it possible for shots later in eve. Your post sound hopeful.My first year out----Should be fun.!!
plainsdrifter