Scope for Shotgun

DTK70 · 02-08-2007, 08:59 PM

I just got a new shotgun, and I would like to get a scope on it for turkey hunting. It is a semi-auto 12 gauge. I was wondering what people think about a red dot for turkey hunting? Or is a regular scope the way to go.

Dan

half rack · 02-08-2007, 09:22 PM

I'm a fixed low power scope fan.There are a bunch of red dots out there but just don't care for the battery thing.With me if it can go wrong it will.

r33h · 02-08-2007, 09:46 PM

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ORIGINAL: half rack

I'm a fixed low power scope fan.There are a bunch of red dots out there but just don't care for the battery thing.With me if it can go wrong it will.

Agreed...I wouldn't want a battery to go out on a red dot. I would just get a fixed powered scope and not look back. Nikon makes a good product but is a little pricey. Bushnell also makes a good product.

maytom · 02-09-2007, 05:49 AM

Check out theLeupold 1X4 shotgun scope. Glad to see that your shooting a Semi-Auto, I guess I'm not the only one who likes them around here!!

AR 34 eight point · 02-12-2007, 01:05 AM

I use a scoped pump 870 for turkey. But that is just the setup I have for that gun. Wouldnt go in the marsh without the 1100, love it.
I have the scope mounted with a Square B mount. It is preaty friendly, and easy to put on and off and still be close.

drhntr178 · 02-12-2007, 06:34 AM

Ive had a Simmons 2X32 pro diamond on my SBE since 1996 and wouldnt shoot turkeys without one now. I havent used a red dot but I kind like the cross hairs in a scope. Too me thats more accurate than a dot.

zubba · 02-12-2007, 08:31 AM

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I'm a fixed low power scope fan.There are a bunch of red dots out there but just don't care for the battery thing.With me if it can go wrong it will.

Exactly. I once used a RedDot and didn't like it. I put a fixed power Leupold on my 1300 and love it. I will never go back.

longbeardbuster · 02-13-2007, 02:52 AM

I have a Benelli SBE and use a Simmons Pro Diamond 4x32, I absolutely love this scope. I have never used a red dot scope, I would always be worried about the batteries going dead or forgetting to turn it on.

Steve F.in MD · 02-18-2007, 03:39 PM

I am thinking abouttrying a red dot but, so far, I am scopeless.

battensp · 02-18-2007, 05:21 PM

B-Square has and mount and scope package deal...that wont put a big dent in your pockey. Its durable and reliable.......Its a fixed power scope with multicoated optics....that would be a good buy.