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Old 12-09-2011, 01:44 PM   #1
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Default Simmons Whitetail Classic Rifle Scope 6.5-20x 50mm

are any good for a slug gun? price is right
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Old 12-09-2011, 03:07 PM   #2
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The price is only right if you don't mind throwing your money in the garbage can! Stay away from Simmons & Trashco, you won't be sorry!
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Old 12-10-2011, 04:10 AM   #3
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6.5X20X50 for a shot gun?..better re-think the power, something like a 4X fixed or maybe 2.5X7 and get a scope made for a shotgun..The El-Cheapo's won't hold up..unless you don't plan on shooting it much..and I'm sure there are some that will swear that the cheap scopes work just fine for them. I think Simmons makes a shot gun scope..if you don't have $$$ for a better one. Good Luck.
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Old 12-10-2011, 10:17 AM   #4
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6.5X20X50 for a shot gun?..better re-think the power, something like a 4X fixed or maybe 2.5X7 and get a scope made for a shotgun..The El-Cheapo's won't hold up..unless you don't plan on shooting it much..and I'm sure there are some that will swear that the cheap scopes work just fine for them. I think Simmons makes a shot gun scope..if you don't have $$$ for a better one. Good Luck.

+100. 20 X at the top on a shotgun is just not necessary.
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Old 12-10-2011, 10:24 AM   #5
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shotgun scopes should be strong,first.then simple optics are better.do some research.
this always pays in the end.REsearch.The variables for hunting products are many.
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Old 12-12-2011, 05:40 PM   #6
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thanks for the help, I'll look into a lower powered scope made for a shotgun...thanks ed
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Old 12-21-2011, 11:54 AM   #7
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Ditto JagMan. Avoid Simmons like the plague. A 6.5-20x50 mm , in a high quality scope would be a good shoice for a long range varmint shooting set up. For a shot gun .... look at something like a Leupold 2-7x33 mm with the Firedot #4 reticule. Should be a darn good choice for shot gun hunting.
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