Scopes for Turkey Hunting

[CodyBear]

Not everyone uses a scope on their shot gun for Turkey Hunting but if you were to, what would you want to see?

Has the perfect Turkey Hunting Scope already been developed? If not, what would be the perfect scope for Turkey Hunting? Red Dot? Reticle type? Straight power? Objective Size? 1/2 clicks?

Thanks
CB

[sour01]

I use a Simmons 2X Prodiamond and I love it. I purposely wanted the low power and am not sure I would want a 4X scope. I would take a 0X over 4X.

I know all the arguments against a scope---but I got a good deal on this scope off e-bay---thought I would at least try it---now I'll never turkey hunt without one.

[MOTurkeyTamer]

CodyBear, I have used a Leupold Vari-X II 1x4 shotgun scope for over 10 years now on my Rem. 870. The scope has the heavy duplex for light light visibility. I generally always leave it set on the lowest power setting of 1 which doesn't magnify the target any. I'm with Sour01 on this subject......I would never turkey hunt without a scope ever again. Give one a try and I believe you will like it too.

[CodyBear]

Thanks for the reply!
I have also used scopes on my shot guns and have never missed a turkey since where-as before have missed my share. I think everyone also has their own personal preference as to where they like their pattern as opposed to their cross hairs. I prefer having it placed low so I can put the cross hair on their head and the majority of the coverage area is from the head down. If you place the center of the hair in the middle of your pattern and place the hair on a turkey's head you will loose half you shot over the top, so I utalize as much shot as possible.

Anyways, back to my original question. Is the scope you have (in your opinion) the perfect turkey scope that you will hunt with forever? I was ask to come to the forum and post a article on the pefect turkey hunting scope by an optics manufacture that i work for so they can get some input on what turkey hunters would like to see as opposed to just giving you a selection like most manufactures do. I'm not here to advertise so please dont ask what the company name is.
CB

[Adrian J Hare]

I've used a Tasco 1.75x5 WA for 10 years. I like the low power (3) for the birds. The reason of this scope is the field of veiw that one can get on low power. Eye releaf is also a important quality in a turkey scope aswell...BT

[ShawneeHunter]

I use a Simmons Pro Diamond the only bad thing is that it's a 4X.It works good for deer but not so good for turkey.I have shot 3 turkeys on the run and luckily got all 3.I think a 2X would be best.

[Turkey Addict]

I use the Simmons Pro diamond in 2X. To me it is the perfect turkey scope. The eye relief is good, the magnification is just enough. I have had it for 4 years and have never had to touch the adjustments since the day I sighted it in. So it is Durable. And for around $60.00 I would say it was affordable. I also like the Diamond reticle to help me judge yardage. The only thing I wish it had is a camo finish.

Jerry

[PABeardBuster]

My "ultimate" turkey scope is also the Simmons Pro Diamond 2X. I absolutely love how compact it is, and I think it'll improve the overall look of any gun . It was on my 870 for 3 years without a hitch. Then I tried a Burris red dot this spring and wasn't too crazy about it. I constantly found myself yearning for my old scope.

I got a new gun for this year, a camouflage Beretta 391 autoloader, and it will definitely be wearing my Simmons scope this coming spring.

Tyler

[CodyBear]

Sounds like the Simmons Pro Diamond 2X is widely used. Is it illumintaed? The only one's I could find were illuminated. Would you recommend changing anything on it?

[sour01]

Mine is not illuminated---and I'm not sure any of the Simmons Prodiamond scopes are.