If you're shooting with a muzzleloader you need a scope that can stand up to the recoil. If you have a rifle scope that is rated to a larger caliber, then it may stand up to a muzzleloader just fine, but you'll want to research the exact scope you have in mind to make sure it will be as tough as you need it to be.

Can you hunt muzzleloader with a scope?

In states where it is legal, hunters can also use a scope on their muzzleloader. This doesn't really make it more accurate, but a good muzzleloader scope can really help facilitate better shooting during low light conditions and at longer range.

Do muzzleloaders have scopes?

Unlike many other so called “muzzleloader scopes”, the ProStaff P3 is also specifically designed for use on an inline muzzleloader, so it has a generous amount (3.6″) of eye relief, a quick focus eyepiece, a wide field of view, and is durable enough to stand up to the heavy recoil of magnum loads.