Muzzleloader.com - scope pkgs

[Rvrrat14]

Looking at Optima 2 scope pkg as a first time mz.

Interested in opinons on these two scopes only.

KonusPro 275

Muzzleloader.com 3-9x40

This will be my first mz to be used for hunting mostly from 30-125 yds.

Thanks!

 

[phalanx]

Not a big fan of either scopes and I like muzzle-loaders having bought stuff/guns from them over the years. I sighted in a friends Wolf before hunting season and I had a heck of a time getting the reticle to focus on his MZ-loaders scope. Once I got it as good as I could the scope itself seemed like poor glass quality. Hard for me to explain but it messed with my eyes/brain. The Konus scopes I have that came with my packages were at least clear and bright. He may have just got a bad scope.
John

 

[rangerod]

I bought an Optima from them with no scope and it had the one piece mount on it. Put an inexpensive Sightron Sih scope on that I really like. Seems like I saw them on the forum somewhere on sale for $99. I'd buy this scope personally before I'd buy the Konus. Remember to Hammer em with a Thor.

 

[michiganmuzzy]

Neither is a particularly good scope. Choosing between just those 2 iwould probably go with the KonusPro. For no reason other than brand reconition.

 

[bstorric]

The Burris fullfield II are a hard scope to beat for the price. I just did the math and on muzzleloaders.com there asking $120 more for a konus package. You can get the Burris fullfield II on Amazon for $149 (and that’s not even shopping around for a lower price elsewhere). So for about $50 more (including the price of scope rings) you will get a much better rifle/scope combo. Just my opinion though

 

[Rvrrat14]

Thanks all! Got me thinking!

 

[rangerod]

The Burris fullfield II are a hard scope to beat for the price. I just did the math and on muzzleloaders.com there asking $120 more for a konus package. You can get the Burris fullfield II on Amazon for $149 (and that’s not even shopping around for a lower price elsewhere). So for about $50 more (including the price of scope rings) you will get a much better rifle/scope combo. Just my opinion though

Another good choice.

 

[Jbrown69]

Another good choice.

Have used a fullfield 2 on 2 muzzleloaders for over 10 years. Always holds zero and dependable.

 

[Rvrrat14]

How big of deal is eye relief on a muzzleloader?

 

[phalanx]

I think eye relief depends upon the stock but generally I prefer at least 3.5 inches, closer to 4 the better for muzzleloaders. On my centerfires I have no issue with 3in of eye relief.