Muzzleloader, slug, scout and crossbow scopes
Crimson Trace Brushline Pro 3-9x40: Full Specifications
Quick answer
The Crimson Trace Brushline Pro 3-9x40 Shotgun Scope, BDC Slugger Reticle lists at $214.98. Published figures: magnification 3-9x, objective lens 40 mm, focal plane Second. It suits a dedicated slug gun in a shotgun-only season.
A BDC drawn specifically for slug ballistics, and built to take the abrupt recoil impulse of a slug gun, which is short, sharp and harder on a scope than most rifle recoil.
Every figure below is the manufacturer's own published specification, taken from the product listing and the data sheet. Where a figure is not published it is left out rather than estimated, which is why some sheets are shorter than others. Price is the listed price when this page was last compiled and it changes often.
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Crimson Trace Brushline Pro 3-9x40 specifications
The Crimson Trace Brushline Pro 3-9x40 publishes magnification 3-9x, objective lens 40 mm, focal plane Second, at a listed price of $214.98.
Sourced figure
| Specification | Published figure |
|---|---|
| Magnification | 3-9x |
| Objective lens | 40 mm |
| Focal plane | Second |
| Reticle | BDC Slugger |
Specifications above are the manufacturer published figures, taken from the product listing. Figures the maker does not publish, such as total elevation travel or exact eye relief, are omitted here rather than estimated.
What the manufacturer says about it
The manufacturer own listing bullets, quoted rather than paraphrased so you can judge the claims yourself. These are marketing copy, not independent measurement.
Crimson Trace lists 5 headline points for the Brushline Pro 3-9x40, quoted here verbatim.
| Manufacturer listing point |
|---|
| SPECS: 3-9 magnification with a 40mm lens diameter, aerospace grade 1" tube and weighs 13.8 oz - FOV Range: 33.9 ft Min - 11.3 ft Max |
| ACCURACY: Features a second focal plane, non-illuminated, CT Custom BDC Slugger reticle with a 5" eye relief, 1/4" click value and quick spring-loaded zero reset capped turrets |
| EASE OF USE: Windage (right side), elevation (top) knobs are capped and can be easily unscrewed and adjusted when sighting in at the range by turning with your fingers (no tool required) |
| DURABLE: Constructed of lightweight anodized aluminum with multi-coated lenses and is waterproof, shockproof and nitrogen purged to prevent fogging |
| INCLUDES: Lens cloth and scope caps |
What this optic suits
Best for: a dedicated slug gun in a shotgun-only season.
Category: muzzleloader, slug, scout and crossbow scopes. The honest test for any optic is whether its numbers match your rifle and the distances you actually shoot rather than whether it is a good product in the abstract. Work out what ring height you need, what exit pupil the magnification gives you and how much elevation the distance demands, using the calculators on this site, then check this model against those answers.
The closest alternatives at a similar price
Same category, nearest price. An alternative with no stated reason is filler, so each of these is here because it trades something specific against the model above.
Vortex Crossfire II 2-7x32 Crossbow Scope Kit
$199.00A crossbow reticle is calibrated to a bolt speed rather than a cartridge, and the marks are spaced for the very steep drop of a bolt past thirty yards.
Best for: a crossbow where the speed matches the reticle calibration
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Hawke XB1 1.5-5x32 Crossbow Scope with Illuminated XB1 SR Reticle
$159.99 Full specificationsHawke publishes the bolt speeds each reticle line corresponds to, so the holdover marks can be checked against your own chronographed speed rather than trusted blind.
Best for: a crossbow shooter who will verify the marks against a real bolt speed
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Vortex Crossfire II 1x24 Muzzleloader Riflescope, V-Plex Reticle
$139.00 Full specificationsA true 1x with generous eye relief, which suits a muzzleloader used in thick cover where the shot is close, fast and often from an awkward position.
Best for: close range muzzleloader hunting in timber
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Leupold VX-Freedom 3-9x40 350 Legend Duplex Riflescope
$299.00 Full specificationsSet up for a straight wall cartridge, which matters in states where the season is restricted to them. The trajectory is much steeper than a bottleneck cartridge and the scope is built around that.
Best for: a straight wall cartridge rifle in a regulated season
Check price on AmazonSide by side
| Model | Price | Magnification | Objective lens | Focal plane | Reticle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Crimson Trace Brushline Pro 3-9x40 Shotgun Scope, BDC Slugger Reticle | $214.98 | 3-9x | 40 mm | Second | BDC Slugger |
| Vortex Crossfire II 2-7x32 Crossbow Scope Kit | $199.00 | 2-7x | 32 mm | Second | - |
| Hawke XB1 1.5-5x32 Crossbow Scope with Illuminated XB1 SR Reticle | $159.99 | 1.5-5x | 32 mm | Second | - |
| Vortex Crossfire II 1x24 Muzzleloader Riflescope, V-Plex Reticle | $139.00 | 1x | 24 mm | Second | V-Plex |
A dash means the manufacturer does not publish that figure. We leave it blank rather than estimating it.
How we chose
We did not test these optics in person and we never claim to. Picks are researched from manufacturer specification sheets, published optical and ballistic formulas, and the recurring themes in verified owner reviews. Every pick is matched to a real objective diameter, a real tube size, a real ring height or a real exit pupil rather than to a price bracket, and it is placed in the tier where its capability actually belongs. Where a figure is shooter convention rather than a sourced number we label it, and where a manufacturer does not publish a figure we leave it out instead of estimating it.
Sources
- Crimson Trace published specifications for the Brushline Pro 3-9x40
- Amazon product listing features and current pricing
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Crimson Trace Brushline Pro 3-9x40 cost?
It was listed at $214.98 when this page was last compiled. Optics pricing moves frequently and promotional pricing is common, so treat that as a planning figure and confirm the current price before committing to a purchase or budgeting a whole setup around it.
Is the Crimson Trace Brushline Pro 3-9x40 right for my rifle?
A dedicated slug gun in a shotgun-only season. Beyond that, the honest test is whether it physically fits and whether its numbers match the distances you shoot. Check the ring height its objective needs and the exit pupil its magnification gives before deciding.
Where do these specifications come from?
The manufacturer published figures, taken from the product listing and data sheet. We do not test products in person and we never claim to, so nothing here is a measured result. Where a specification is not published by the manufacturer it is omitted rather than estimated, which is why some sheets are shorter than others.
Will this fit my rifle and my rings?
Check three things in this order. The tube diameter has to match the rings exactly, because a 30 mm ring will not hold a 34 mm tube. The objective bell has to clear the barrel at the ring height you own. And the rail or base pattern on the receiver has to match the mount. Those three account for most returns in this category.
Is it worth buying this rather than the cheaper alternative?
Only if the thing it does better is something you actually need. The alternatives listed above each trade something specific, and on a first setup the money almost always does more good spent on a solid mount, a torque driver and a level than on upgrading the glass by one model.
Researched, not professional advice. This page is compiled from published manufacturer specifications, published optical and ballistic formulas, and owner-review consensus, not hands-on testing. Figures described as a rule of thumb are shooter convention rather than sourced numbers, and they are labelled that way wherever they appear. Ballistic figures come from a point mass model using the ballistic coefficient the maker publishes, so treat them as a starting point and confirm them on paper at a measured distance. Confirm your firearm is unloaded with the action open before you mount, level, torque or bore sight anything. Verify a zero only on a supervised range or a safe, legal backstop, know what lies beyond your target, and follow the law where you hunt and shoot, including rules on land access and permitted cartridges.