Post by: crabcreekhunter on June 15, 2024, 07:46:52 PM
Post by: duckmen1 on June 15, 2024, 09:35:57 PM
Was on the fence about picking up a 1x scope for the muzzy but happened to get an east side quality muzzy elk tag. I ordered the Leupold RDS muzzle loader scope with the CDS dial today and a rail with rings to drop it as low as possible to the bore. Anybody run some rounds underneath one yet? Not many reviews out there.
I have shot to 100 yards with mine so far. With a few shots further. So far I love it. Seem more consistant with less flyers on groups. Love everything about it. I have not played with cds portion yet for distance adjustments. And I can say I still hold to my opinion on my max range will stay very close to the same with or without the 1x vs open sites. I feel cleaner shooting it but to me it is still 1x and I won't be stretching shot distances compared to my peep sight. I was very comfortable to 135 to 150ish yards before. Still feel like that will be my max.
Post by: blackymaster20 on June 15, 2024, 10:28:41 PM
Post by: BULLBLASTER on June 16, 2024, 06:37:53 AM
Now i completely understand that it is a 22 and not a muzzle loader, but the aiming mechanics are the same. A big benefit is the field of view. You can accurately hold over without obscuring the target whatsoever. That is going to he huge.
My next step is to put a 10x on my muzzle loader and learn its ballistics out to 300 yards, then switch back to the dot. I am confident that i can get consistence yo 200+ yards and 300 may not be put of the question depending on just how much holdover it would involve. The elevation dial on the rds would only help if it is consistent. :twocents:
Post by: Caseknife on June 16, 2024, 07:29:18 AM
Post by: crabcreekhunter on June 16, 2024, 09:07:55 AM
Post by: HntnFsh on June 26, 2024, 06:55:47 PM
Post by: SkookumHntr on June 27, 2024, 07:07:58 AM
Was on the fence about picking up a 1x scope for the muzzy but happened to get an east side quality muzzy elk tag. I ordered the Leupold RDS muzzle loader scope with the CDS dial today and a rail with rings to drop it as low as possible to the bore. Anybody run some rounds underneath one yet? Not many reviews out there.-so you got your scope without the mount and got seperate rings? Thats what im thinking about doing.
Post by: crabcreekhunter on June 27, 2024, 11:30:14 AM
Yes the supplied mount was ridiculously high, I went with Talley mediums but probably switch them out for lows. The supplied mount was probably an 1” higher.Was on the fence about picking up a 1x scope for the muzzy but happened to get an east side quality muzzy elk tag. I ordered the Leupold RDS muzzle loader scope with the CDS dial today and a rail with rings to drop it as low as possible to the bore. Anybody run some rounds underneath one yet? Not many reviews out there.-so you got your scope without the mount and got seperate rings? Thats what im thinking about doing.
Post by: dub870 on June 27, 2024, 03:50:26 PM
Post by: SkookumHntr on June 27, 2024, 04:47:10 PM
Post by: crabcreekhunter on June 27, 2024, 05:25:27 PM
Post by: JWBINX on June 28, 2024, 11:12:51 AM
How long have you had that Leupold base?
I looked on their website and cannot find it.
That is definitely a nice package!
Post by: crabcreekhunter on June 28, 2024, 02:07:56 PM
Hey Crabcreek,A little over a week, picked it up at Sportsman’s. I think I still have the packaging, I’ll see if I can pull a part number when I get home.
How long have you had that Leupold base?
I looked on their website and cannot find it.
That is definitely a nice package!
Post by: JWBINX on June 28, 2024, 02:41:14 PM
Post by: crabcreekhunter on June 28, 2024, 03:41:41 PM
Post by: JWBINX on June 28, 2024, 04:44:42 PM
I thought at first you had a Knight, but after
looking a little closer I believe yours is a Remington 700 ML.
Post by: crabcreekhunter on June 28, 2024, 05:23:03 PM
Post by: actionshooter on July 02, 2024, 10:42:35 PM
Has anyone had any experience on the ring height on the Optima?
Post by: crabcreekhunter on July 04, 2024, 11:59:09 AM
Post by: Dan-o on July 04, 2024, 12:10:25 PM
Post by: dub870 on July 04, 2024, 12:49:16 PM
Post by: actionshooter on July 05, 2024, 09:24:26 AM
I have an optima and with the RDS and low mounts it looked perfect. I did not shoot it as I returned the scope. It came used from Sportsmans Warehouse.
Sweet, Thank you...
Returned the RDS?, Didn't like it?
Post by: elksnout on July 05, 2024, 09:29:45 PM
Idk if anyone cares, but figured I’d update. Jumped from 150 grains of triple 7 pellets to a 180 grains. Similar group size but significant flattening on trajectory. Will be stretching it out further in the next couple of weeks. About a 4” difference from the 150 grain load at 100 yards.
Curious. Not scope nor post related perhaps but is there a danger of increasing grain of powder? Is there a maximum point until there’s too much psi for the breech? I have zero idea which is why I ask.
elksnout
Post by: dub870 on July 05, 2024, 09:40:27 PM
Post by: Dan-o on July 05, 2024, 10:42:12 PM
Idk if anyone cares, but figured I’d update. Jumped from 150 grains of triple 7 pellets to a 180 grains. Similar group size but significant flattening on trajectory. Will be stretching it out further in the next couple of weeks. About a 4” difference from the 150 grain load at 100 yards.
Curious. Not scope nor post related perhaps but is there a danger of increasing grain of powder? Is there a maximum point until there’s too much psi for the breech? I have zero idea which is why I ask.
elksnout
Every muzzleloader I've bought has a max powder charge listed in the owner's manual. They're not all the same.
You could probably google up max powder charge for most muzzleloaders.
If you search Reminton 700 UML maximum powder charge, you'll see it's 200 grains.
FYI, that's a bigger powder charge than most muzzleloaders I've seen. I haven't really kept up, but a lot of the muzzy's 10+ years ago had max charge of 120 or 150 grains.
Post by: crabcreekhunter on July 06, 2024, 09:05:10 AM
Post by: huntnphool on July 14, 2024, 06:11:39 PM
The RDS is also very nice, but I don’t like the mount that came with it so I just ordered rings. I’ll post up a pic when I get it set up.
Post by: HntnFsh on July 14, 2024, 08:01:45 PM
Post by: SkookumHntr on July 14, 2024, 08:02:49 PM
Post by: time2hunt on July 16, 2024, 05:02:29 PM
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Post by: Gobble Doc on July 26, 2024, 03:20:16 PM
Was on the fence about picking up a 1x scope for the muzzy but happened to get an east side quality muzzy elk tag. I ordered the Leupold RDS muzzle loader scope with the CDS dial today and a rail with rings to drop it as low as possible to the bore. Anybody run some rounds underneath one yet? Not many reviews out there.
Thank you for posting this. Is the design of this scope such that you can adjust the "focus" of the recital (red dot) by turning the front end of the scope? I've been waiting for a traditional 1x scope because I need a way to compensate for my bad vision up close ("adjusting the focus of the scope"). Currently I wear 2 different power contact lenses when I hunt so that I can better see the sights on my muzzy and would really like a better option. Thanks.
Post by: crabcreekhunter on July 26, 2024, 10:02:17 PM
No unfortunately that is not the design, however the red dot may work for you. I’m not to sure on that, but my dad cannot focus on the peep/front sight/animal with his vision but can use this. I’d recommend going to your nearest optics dealer and looking through a couple. The Leupold/sig Romeo’s/ or trijicon. Imagine one of them will work for you. The Leupold just has the elevation turret and a small 1 moa dot for more precise aiming is why it is popular right now.Was on the fence about picking up a 1x scope for the muzzy but happened to get an east side quality muzzy elk tag. I ordered the Leupold RDS muzzle loader scope with the CDS dial today and a rail with rings to drop it as low as possible to the bore. Anybody run some rounds underneath one yet? Not many reviews out there.
Thank you for posting this. Is the design of this scope such that you can adjust the "focus" of the recital (red dot) by turning the front end of the scope? I've been waiting for a traditional 1x scope because I need a way to compensate for my bad vision up close ("adjusting the focus of the scope"). Currently I wear 2 different power contact lenses when I hunt so that I can better see the sights on my muzzy and would really like a better option. Thanks.
Post by: Gobble Doc on July 27, 2024, 08:44:14 AM
Post by: huntnphool on August 01, 2024, 12:44:57 PM
Post by: Hound Hunter on August 01, 2024, 02:19:20 PM
The Seekins low rings sit the RDS perfect for me.
What MOA did you go with on your base?
Post by: yogi on August 01, 2024, 06:52:17 PM
Post by: huntnphool on August 01, 2024, 09:48:35 PM
The Seekins low rings sit the RDS perfect for me.
What MOA did you go with on your base?
0 MOA