Traditions Performance Firearms 3-9x40 Matte Scope
- Rifle Scope
- 40 mm
- Hunting
- Rubber
- More reviewed than 60%
A workable low-cost scope kit for Traditions muzzleloaders, with a real fit issue on at least the Pursuit LT model where base screws need shortening before mounting.
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How it ranks among the 359 rifle scopes we track
4.4★ across 120 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
120 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 359 rifle scopes we track - how the scorecard works · full rifle scopes data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Jun 22, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
Traditions' A1171 is a 3-9x40 rifle scope package that includes medium rings and a two-piece base, sized for mounting on Traditions muzzleloaders like the Buckstalker and Pursuit LT. Multi-coated lenses, nitrogen filling and 3 inches of eye relief round out the build.
- 3-9x40 magnification range
- Includes medium rings and two-piece base
- Multi-coated lenses for low-light use
- Nitrogen filled, waterproof and fogproof
Who it's for
Fits Traditions muzzleloader owners, particularly Buckstalker models where reviewers confirm an exact fit, looking for a budget scope-and-mount package. Owners of a Traditions Pursuit LT should expect to trim the base screws before it seats correctly.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Buyers using this on a Traditions Buckstalker consistently reported an easy, exact fit. The recurring complaint came from at least two reviewers mounting on other Traditions models, where the base screws needed to be filed shorter before the mount would seat correctly.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Reviewers confirm an exact fit on the Traditions Buckstalker
- Nitrogen-filled construction for fog and moisture resistance
- 3 inch eye relief suited to muzzleloader recoil
- Complete kit includes rings and base, not just the scope
- Base mounting screws ran too long for a Traditions Pursuit LT in at least one review
- One reviewer described the base as plastic construction
Performance notes
The scope uses multi-coated lenses and nitrogen filling for low-light clarity and fog resistance, standard construction for this price tier. The mounting hardware is where reviewers ran into trouble: on a Pursuit LT, the four base screws were about two threads too long, requiring filing before the base would seat tight and straight, and one reviewer described the base material as plastic rather than metal.
Specifications
| Brand | Traditions |
|---|---|
| Model | A1171 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Objective Lens Diameter | 40 mm |
| Item Weight | 1.35 pounds |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Rubber |
| Color | Matte Black |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Mounting Type | Weaver Mount |
| Compatible Devices | Handgun |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Traditions Muzzleloader A1171 Rifle Scope Kit, 3-9x40mm w/ Weaver Rings, 2-Piece Base |
| Other details | |
| Sport Type | Hunting |
| Reticle Type | Duplex |
| Thread Type | 1/4-20 UNC |
| Night vision | No |
| Product Style | Matte Black |
| Field Of View | 39 Feet |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in rifle scopes.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traditions Performance Firearms 3-9x40 Matte ScopeThis product | 4.4 / 5 | 120 | 4.1 / 5 |
| UTG 3-12X44 30mm Compact ScopeUTG | 4.5 / 5 | 3,000 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Vortex Optics Diamondback Second Focal PlaneBrand | 4.7 / 5 | 1,500 | 4.3 / 5 |
| PINTY Tactical Rifle Scope Combo: Illuminated OpticsPinty | 4.4 / 5 | 1,100 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Firefield RapidStrike 1-6x24 SFP Riflescope KitFirefield | 4.5 / 5 | 900 | 4.3 / 5 |
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Questions about the Traditions A1171
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does this scope fit the Traditions Buckstalker?
Yes, multiple reviewers confirm it matches up exactly on that model.
Does it fit the Traditions Pursuit LT without modification?
Not always; at least two reviewers had to file down the base screws, which ran about two threads too long, before the base would seat correctly.
What magnification does the scope offer?
3-9x40, with 3 inches of eye relief.