Let me start by saying that we finally have a scope truly designed to help maximize your effective muzzleloader shooting distance in a 1x optic. Thank you, Western Optics!
In August of 2026, I found out about these new optics and was able to get an order in on the LR Dial-Up Edition and handle one for a few minutes. I now have both versions and have been using them at the range.
Both versions have the same BDC reticle. The Dial-Up version has an exposed turret with crisp clicks and a solid zero stop, while the non-dial-up version also has crisp clicks just under a cap with no zero stop.
As soon as I get my new Endura, which I just received, shooting accurately with a Vortex Strike Eagle 4-24x50, the 1x Dial-Up version is going on my Endura.
MuzzlePro 1x Scope Thoughts
- These scopes have a clear view when the diopter is dialed in for your vision, with a very fine, crisp reticle. The reticle is designed not to cover up your intended target. The reticle is somewhere close to 1 MOA in thickness, as compared to other 1x muzzleloader scopes with 3-4 MOA thick reticles
- I'm not sure of the physics behind it, but the diopter adjustment on all 1x scopes will not only help you get a clear view of the reticle and target, but it also ever so slightly changes the magnification, from just a smidge lower to a smidge higher than what our naked eye sees. I have found this to be the case on all 1x scopes (not red dots). With this said, if the diopter happens to be set with a smidge of magnification, the outer edge of the field of view is not as perfectly clear and as the center of the field of view. So with my eyes, I can get a smidge of "magnification" and still have a very clear field of view to see my target and still have a crisp reticle.
- I will be testing the max distance out soon. Based on what I found so far, 300 yards is relatively easy. I do believe 300+ yards is definitely a possibility for being able to shoot deer and elk-sized targets. (See 300-yard reticle images on this page and the video of shooting a milk jug at 300 yards)
- Eye relief, listed at 4", is generous, keeping the scope away from smacking my forehead and the field of view looks great through the 30mm tube
- My first thought when looking through the scope is low-light issues and not being able to see the reticle. An illuminated reticle could be nice but so far, looking through the scope, I have been able to see the reticle quite well and doubt it would be an issue except at very first/last legal shooting light
- The turret caps on the non-dial-up use 3/64" microscopic hex nuts, like Leupold uses... I dislike these tiny hex bolts and prefer a larger, non-microscopic size like Vortex uses. The Dial-Up Edition uses a much better 1/16" Allen wrench.
- Both scopes have tracked well while sighting our muzzleloaders and on the range shooting steel targets
- I am not sure about the durability, but they look sound and feel solid. I plan on using this scope through the fall of 2026 and will have a better idea of how durable these scopes are.
- I also lean toward having just a clean reticle on the Dial-Up Edition instead of the BDC. I also believe a 4 MOA open center, with the fine reticle, might even be better. This would keep your view on target at all times, with nothing covering your view of the intended target.
- I'm working on rough numbers for shooting distances with the 3 BDC hold-overs but with the velocities my Endura is spitting out, the hold-overs look to be somewhere around 250, 350 and 450 yards, but both Kaden and I will not be using the BDC and will be dialing up our longer shots.
- The ultra-fine reticle and dial-up, zero-stop turret have me bumping it to the top of my favorite 1x muzzleloader scopes
Western Optic 1x MuzzlePro Reticle on a 300 Yard Target
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