BP scopes vs rifle scopes

[bigbossman]

Here's my question - will a "regular" rifle scope serve reliably on a 50 cal BP rifle, or do I need to buy a BP specific scope?

[Divernhunter]

They will work.
One difference is the BP scope has the parrellax(sp) set for a closer distance than the regular rifle scope that is Non-AO. Much like a 22RF or shotgun scope is also set closer.

A straight 4X or 2X7X32-40 or 3X9X40 would work well for you.

Or you can order a 20X80X56 hubble scope want-to-be with 47 adjustments you need to make before shooting

What inline did you decide on??---Take Care---Doug

[bigbossman]

Thanks Doug - I guess I should just call you first.

I haven't decided yet. The TC Impact combo you showed me in the Cabela's catalog doesn't show up on their web page, and Bass Pro lists it as "not available online".

I am sniffing around a trade involving a CVA Stag Horn for a Mossberg .22 that I have, and that is in the exploratory stage. I can't find out too much about the Stag Horn, other than it was a lower end offering and no longer made. I need to be certain of the twist rate to make sure I don't fall into the same trap I just got out of.

That is actually the reason for this thread - the Stag Horn has a brand new never zeroed Tasco 3-9x40 on it, and I am concerned that it won't take the abuse of a 50 cal BP rifle.

[jlmurphy]

Black powder has a different power curve than smokeless, it is more of a push, any rifle scope will work. Oddly enough the worst scope killer of all is a spring piston air rifle, I have a box full of scopes with crosshairs that no longer meet in the middle.

[Divernhunter]

Any Trashco is junk to me. Had 5. Three did not even make it to a rifle and Trashco wanted $10 each "to look at them" The other two became targets.

If you call you can find out about the T/C gun. I saw it used on TV the other day on one of the hunting shows. Plus $5 shipping on the whole order from Cabelas. You could also see if Bas Pro in Manteca has one.

[bigbossman]

Doug, please don't beat around the bush....... if you've got a strong opinion on Tasco scopes, just come out and say what's on your mind.

[Divernhunter]

Next time. I am being nice this time.