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What are your opinions on hunting with a scope vs hunting just open sights on your muzzy

I have always done open sights, but leaning toward a scope this year myself. Just don't buy a piece of junk scope if you do it IMO.

Open sights for me.

whats the benefits of a scope over open sites in utah

highcountryarchery wrote:whats the benefits of a scope over open sites in utah

Most 1x scopes are so small (20-30mm) that the light gathering capability is minimal to brighten an image at dawn or dusk, although a little is possible. Cross-hairs is about all I can figure. When you're considering holdover on longer shots the open sights can cover up the target, not so with the scope... but I figure if I have to hold that high it's likely outside of my range & I try to get closer.

the areas i hunt often see 150-200 yard shots so i use a red dot scope and have set at 200 yards. The last buck i killed was at 205 and hit him right where i aimed. don't know if i could have done that with open sights with a muzzy.

I use a peep sight and have been really happy with it. I am more consistent with it and don't have problems with the sight covering up my target.

In my own professional opinion i would never use a scope on a muzzleloader. Where i live you cant have any magnification on the scope so it almost makes it seem farther away and in low light conditions it isnt as good as a TC with true glow sights. plus you can spend that money elsewhere in havesting the trophy of a liftime.

Iron sights if you still have good eyesight. If your eyesight is bad. It's time for a scope. Better for you and the animal.

I use a reddot scope on mine and love it.