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    Posted: September/12/2012 at 12:51
Can I get a suggestion for a 50 cal black powder scope.  The gun has real tree camo so would like something with this or matte black. Sub $300 would be good.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Skylar McMahon Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: September/14/2012 at 15:52
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I'd say if you are going to get one, go with the best available.  Too bad Nikon doesn't have the Omega's anymore.  Check these out.
 
 
Vortex 1.75-5x32 Diamondback Rifle Scope V-Plex Vortex 1.75-5x32 Diamondback Rifle Scope
Stock # - DBKM08P
  • Matte
  • V-Plex
  • 1"
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Vortex 1.75-5x32 Diamondback Rifle Scope Dead-Hold BDC Vortex 1.75-5x32 Diamondback Rifle Scope
Stock # - DBK08BDC
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  • Dead-Hold BDC
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Vortex 2-7x35 Diamondback Rifle Scope Dead-Hold BDC Vortex 2-7x35 Diamondback Rifle Scope
Stock # - DBK07BDC
  • Matte
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$189.95
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Vortex 2-7x35 Diamondback Rimfire Rifle Scope V-Plex Vortex 2-7x35 Diamondback Rimfire Rifle Scope
Stock # - DBKRIM
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Vortex 3-9x40 Diamondback Rifle Scope V-Plex Vortex 3-9x40 Diamondback Rifle Scope
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote tahqua Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: September/19/2012 at 11:48
Hi Dave, the draw you hunt over gets pretty dark when the deer are moving at first and last light. I would look at the heavy duplex Leupold's shown above. I would consider the 2-7x33 first out of those. Based on your shooting ranges, the 2-7 set on 6X should be bright enough and the reticle easy to see for your shots.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote coyote95 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: September/20/2012 at 07:16
Welcome alebrewer, if you think you want to do camo this might work...
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Urimaginaryfrnd Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: September/20/2012 at 21:17
I just put this scope on my TC  encore 50 cal Musket.  Right now the scope at the price shown is discounted a hundred dollars.  For years I used a Nikon Omega but the glass left a lot to be desired. I have had several other scopes on that musket but I feel that I definately moved up in quality a lot by going to this scope here. The thing is if you live in a state that has a blackpowder season they probably dont have a rifle season or if they do its does only like here in Iowa. I believe you would be happy with this scope and doubt you would ever feel a need to replace it.
Zeiss 3-9x40 Conquest Rifle Scope Z-Plex Zeiss 3-9x40 Conquest Rifle Scope
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote mil169 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: September/20/2012 at 22:03
I have run this one on my T/C Omega for the last three season's and have been very happy it. With the rebate, it is one of the best deals out there.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote smesk403 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: September/27/2012 at 14:56
Nikon has omegas they have just been renamed the inline XR. Same scope just not paying royalties to TC anymore for the omega name.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote smesk403 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: September/27/2012 at 14:57
personally for about $300 I would go with a leupold VX2 309x40 with a CDS. I have a vx3 CDS scope on my smoke pole and love it way more then all the BDC type stuff
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