Scopes for muzzleloaders??

[BW23]

What are some good Scopes for Muzzleloaders specifically that you actually use/own? I’m looking for actual hands-on recommendations.
- tough/dependable
- great for low light
- 0-200yd range
- able to withstand weather ie snow, rain
- under $400 (I’m cheap!)
- nothing fancy ie set turrets for 150yds and forget it

I’m having a difficult time finding one online. Most have little to no reviews or a gazzlion dollars.

What’s the limiting factor for a “muzzleloader” specific scope? ie Is it the .50cal violent recoil that limits “compatible” scopes?

My muzzleloader was $300 so I find it difficult to drop so much on a scope. My rifle came with one but it sucks with low light.

 

[pupchow]

Nikon shotgun scope. 2-7x. $150. When they were available.

 

[RDG]

I have a Vortex on my CVA ML.
Works fine for my needs and seemed to hold zero from last year.

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[Lefty38-55]

Most of my friends use the Leupold VX-Freedom 1.5-4x20mm scopes … $300.

 

[peterk123]

Most of my friends use the Leupold VX-Freedom 1.5-4x20mm scopes … $300.

This ^^^^^

 

[RIFLEMAN1000]

I have the Nikon Omega scope that was made for the T/C Omega . Has BDC markings in reticle and as tough as you can find but Nikon doesn't make scopes anymore.

 

[kerryman71]

I bought a Athlon Talos 1-4 X 24, low light scope for my CVA Optima 2, based on reviews from some muzzleloader forums.

Admittedly I have not mounted it yet, so can't offer my own review, but the price was certainly right and other reviews seemed to verify that it could get beat up a bit and still hold zero, for little money.