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As far as scopes go for the 50 cal Hawkins , how do you go about mounting scopes and does anyone have any suggestions on which kind and mounting hardware?
If you are looking to "modernize" a TC Hawken, with modern bullets, scopes, etc. you should be asking on the modernmuzzleloaders site Wiscoaster provided. The site rules here prohibit those discussions.

However, when you have questions on that rifle with traditional projectiles and accouterments, this site is full of people with decades of experience using pre 1865 stuff. We're always ready to help people new to Traditional muzzleloading stuff and hope you will join us! 🙂
 
Due to my old eyes and deer only showing up at dusk, I decided to put a scope on my Deerstalker. Couldn't find a shop to drill/tap for mounts so I JB Welded a mount on. The scope extended my shooting times by at least 10 min compared to peep sights that I had been using. 3 years of shooting and 2 deer down and it's still holding.
I posted photos here and they were met with mixed opinions but most were sympathetic to my situation. I will say that if you still have youthful eyes and want to shoot with a scope there are ML's made for that and the Modern Muzzloader forum is your source for info. Good luck & ...
Endeavor to persevere.
 
If you are looking to "modernize" a TC Hawken, with modern bullets, scopes, etc. you should be asking on the modernmuzzleloaders site Wiscoaster provided. The site rules here prohibit those discussions.
Neither modern scopes nor Vernier tang sights fall into the same category as inlines, or modern projectiles. The objective is to encourage those with aging eye sight to continue to use their traditional muzzleloaders to hunt, and etc.
As far as scopes go for the 50 cal Hawkins , how do you go about mounting scopes and does anyone have any suggestions on which kind and mounting hardware?
A good 4x scope would be the max that I'd suggest, or a 1x-5x IF one needs an adjustable. Use a scope IF your eyesight has trouble in low light as the right one will "gather light", or use a scope if one's eyesight simply cannot handle the open, iron sights. However, do not get a scope hoping to extend the effective range on a traditional muzzleloader. 150 yards is pretty much the maximum for hunting for all but a very select, specialized few rifles.

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