Thompson scopes any good

kevin@digital-link.net

I was thinking about putting a thompson scope #8670 on my new encore 209x50 Does anyone know anything about thompson scopes ? I was told that you have to put a Blackpowder scope on a muzzleloader or you can ruin a regular rifle scope The dealer told me somthing about the recoil is differant with a centerfire and a blackpowder gun Thanks Kevin I had this posted in ASK THE EXPERTS but had no replys

Rafter-S

"I was told that you have to put a Blackpowder scope on a muzzleloader or you can ruin a regular rifle scope The dealer told me somthing about the recoil is differant with a centerfire and a blackpowder gun."

I would be skeptical of that bit of advice. Recoil is recoil, whether its from a rifle or a jack-hammer. If a Leupold or Burris will take the recoil of a 300 Win. Mag, they will take the recoil from your muzzleloader.

On your question on the thompson scope; you usually get what you pay for. Personally, I use Leupolds and a couple of old Redfields. Never been dissatisfied.

Ronald J. Snow

Several years ago I sold a few T/C illuminated reticle scopes and most were returned due to not illuminating. I wrote to T/C regarding these and they replied (February 20, 1996): quote "T/C does not manufacture its scope line. We have a number of producers in the Orient providing us with scopes." I have sold and installed many Bushnell scopes on muzzleloaders without a single complaint. I think any brand you like will be acceptable.

allen griggs

The recoil from a 300 Win Mag is astronomical, and the even the 30-06 has much greater recoil than the muzzleloader. The recoil starts with the foot pounds of energy at the muzzle, then the weight of the rifle is factored in. The heavier gun kicks less. The T/C Encore, at 8 lbs, is similar in weight to a 30-06 sporter. The 30-06 gives around 2800 ft lbs, whereas a .50 muzzleloader will deliver 1500 ftlbs or so. If you shoot them side by side you can feel that the muzzleloader has less kick, by far, than a 30-06. I would say your adviser has got it backwards, and that any scope that will work on a Win Mag or a 30-06 will easily take the kick of the black powder.

"Not as deep as a well, or as wide as a church door, but it is enough."

allen griggs

I am a Neanderthal round ball guy, and was using round ball info off the top of my head. To be fair, I looked up data more relevant to what you will probably shoot. The .50 Remington Premier Sabot is 289 gr. With 150 gr of Pyrodex pellets it gives 2300 ft lbs. This is extraordinarily high for muzzleloader, but you can see still well below the big modern sporters.

"Not as deep as a well, or as wide as a church door, but it is enough."